Thomas Edwards

1 week ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has waded into the thorny world of international trade wars with a mix of diplomacy, defiance, and just a hint of Lennon-esque inspiration. Her statements on the EU’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on €21 billion of U.S. goods offered a masterclass in strategic ambiguity. On the one hand, she signalled a willingness to negotiate, yet on the other, she made it abundantly clear that Europe is not afraid to flex its economic muscle.

2 weeks ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

In a series of unprecedented moves, several prominent U.S. law firms have entered into agreements with the Trump administration to avert potential executive orders that could have significantly impacted their operations. These developments have sparked extensive debate within the legal community regarding the balance between professional independence and governmental pressure. On 28 March 2025, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP proactively reached an agreement with the Trump administration.

1 month ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

Kenya’s economic landscape in 2024 was marked by a series of challenges and policy shifts, reflecting both internal and external pressures. The World Bank revised Kenya’s economic growth forecast for 2024 to 4.7%, down from the initial 5.0%, attributing the downgrade to factors such as floods, anti-government protests, and ongoing fiscal challenges.

1 month ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

Mark Carney, the former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, setting him on a direct path to becoming the country’s next prime minister. Carney secured a resounding victory with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau and positioning himself as a figure of economic resilience amid escalating global tensions. Carney’s arrival at the apex of Canadian politics marks a historic moment.

2 months ago | macemagazine.com | Thomas Edwards

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental lawyer and known vaccine skeptic, was sworn in as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on February 13, 2025, following a narrow Senate confirmation vote of 52-48. The confirmation process was marked by intense debate, with all Senate Democrats and Republican Senator Mitch McConnell opposing the nomination.