The re-election of Donald Trump has raised several debates on the future of U.S. trade policies, especially toward Asia. The proposed measures set by the administration are pointed toward sharp tariff increases on foreign imports, mainly targeting those originating from China. The hostile attitude of the administration toward China risks inflaming trade relations, destabilizing Asian economies and placing additional burdens on Asian American communities in the United States.
On Friday, October 27 at Kerckhoff Patio from 12-3PM, the UCLA External Vice President’s Office (EVP) held a phone banking event, which is a political campaign where students can call their Senator or Congress Representative to express their support for, in this case, the continuation of Deferred Action…
BY LUCY MA AND VIVIAN LEE On Friday, March 3, Nikkei Student Union (NSU) hosted their 31st Annual Cultural Night: “Chirashi” in Royce Hall, a reminder of the persecution and discrimination Japanese Americans faced during World War II, with the implementation of Executive Order 9066 on Feb. 19,…
On May 23, 2016, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, Asian Americans Advancing Justice and AAPI Data released voter survey results in a report titled “Inclusion, Not Exclusion: Spring 2016 Asian American Voter Survey.” The Asian American identity categories detailed in this survey are as followed: Asian Indian,…