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How do Trump-era tariffs affect North American trade? At our recent event, Sir Conor Burns underscored why walking away from trade rules isn’t the answer: “There’s only one thing worse than trading with rules — and that’s trading without rules.” Watch key takeaways from our

🎙️ TUNE IN: What will the future of governance in Syria look like under Ahmad al-Sharaa? Rana B. Khoury and Ibrahim al-Assil إبراهيم الأصيل joined “Baker Briefing” to discuss rebuilding, regional politics, sanctions, and more. bit.ly/4doPInh

Are our students okay? Nearly 14% of HISD high schoolers reported a past-year suicide attempt in 2023, while the U.S. average is slightly under 10% for that same year. A new Baker Institute brief examines this trend and offers policy solutions to better support student mental

🏛️📜 How has the Supreme Court — and presidential leadership — shaped the line between church and state? Join Amb. David Satterfield and David Leebron of Texas 2036 for a discussion on constitutional law, faith, and the evolving role of religion in American public life.

.Baker Institute director Ambassador David M. Satterfield joined BBC News (UK) to discuss president Trump's visit to the #Gulf. He noted his meeting with interim Syrian president Al-Sharaa & the importance of socio-economic stabilization in #Syria. 📺Watch the full interview: bit.ly/3H2mQ8q

🏙️ What’s next for Houston? Houston Mayor's Office John Whitmire joins Official Ed Emmett at the Baker Institute for a conversation on the city’s future, covering safety, infrastructure, economic growth, and more. Register today: bit.ly/4j7Batx

🎙️ TUNE IN: As U.S. soft power erodes, is China’s attempt to fill the void working? Dr. Steven W. Lewis 劉瓊毅 joined Ambassador David M. Satterfield on “Baker Briefing” to examine China’s global soft power campaign and how successful it’s proven thus far. Listen: bit.ly/3HfgPFx

A new brief from Health & Biosciences’s Firearm Injury Prevention and Safety Program finds that raising the minimum age for firearm purchases to 21 could significantly reduce firearm-related suicide rates — especially among people ages 18 to 20. bit.ly/3Fb7NJ9

As the #EnergyTransition reshapes global markets, Gulf states face a turning point. A new report by Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies’s & Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East Osamah Alsayegh explores how #GulfEconomies can reduce dependence on expatriate labor & diversify economies sustainably. bit.ly/3SkjiRr

The U.S. announced new trade frameworks with the U.K. & China, easing some Trump-era tariffs. John Diamond’s new commentary explains why even a bad trade deal is better than no deal. #TradePolicy#Tariffs #EconomicUncertainty bit.ly/4dBIeNX

🔍 Supply chains. Reshoring. Security. Competitiveness. Join the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies for a free public event on how critical minerals and materials impact energy, defense & economic security amid rising global risks. 🔗 bit.ly/3EZa8qv #EnergyPolicy #Houston #Event

🤖 Who benefits from AI-driven work? 🌎 How can futures of work unfold equitably? 🤝 Is U.S.-Mexico AI collaboration keeping pace? Center for the United States and Mexico convened top experts to tackle these questions. Their new report outlines three key policy steps forward. #AI #FutureOfWork

Stricter immigration policies impact migrants’ mental health, but advocacy & community action can build resilience. A Migration Initiative brief features insights from Germán A. Cadenas on activism as a coping tool. #CommunityPower #MentalHealth#ImmigrationPolicy

🗨️ Rice University’s Ruth Simmons joined Ambassador David M. Satterfield this month to discuss the pressures reshaping higher education — from DEI backlash to the role of university leadership in responding to political pressures. “If we believe in equal opportunity, we must continue to fight

📉 When the economy dips, millions risk losing health coverage. A new Baker Institute commentary looks at past recessions & offers policy solutions to protect care. #HealthPolicy #Medicaid #ACA #RecessionReady bit.ly/3SWAJaL

Firearm injuries are a growing crisis in the U.S. — especially for our youth. Join experts, advocates & policymakers at our 4th Annual Firearm Injury Prevention conference to explore evidence-based policy solutions like secure storage, community interventions & education. 🗓️

🎙️ TUNE IN: Drs. Sandy McKay and Eric Fleegler joined the “Baker Briefing” podcast to discuss the worsening firearm injury epidemic and the gun safety policies that have widespread support among firearm-owners and non-owners alike. bit.ly/3HmxAyI

The hemp-derived THC market is booming — but that could change with action at the federal and state levels (with #Texas moving to ban hemp products entirely). Bloomberg cites a map from Katharine Harris illustrating hemp products’ legal status across the country: