The Western Hemisphere

New Report: FY27 NDAA as Blueprint for Rebuilding America’s Arsenal of Freedom

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released a new expert insight outlining how the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) can strengthen America’s defense industrial base, expand opportunities for workers and secure critical supply chains, and ensure the United States maintains the military superiority needed to protect the homeland against our adversaries long term.

Trump’s Cuba Gambit

A few weeks ago, the mainstream media was in full panic mode, warning that President Trump was planning to invade Cuba. These claims were overheated and completely off base. President Trump has unveiled a far grander and more sophisticated strategy—one that combines relentless economic pressure with targeted humanitarian assistance and a direct appeal to the Cuban people.

The 2026 USMCA Review: A Turning Point in U.S.–Mexico Relations

The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed in 2018 and came into effect in 2020. The first USMCA review is scheduled for July 1, 2026. If the three countries decide to extend the USMCA, the agreement continues for another 16 years, with another review scheduled for 2032. But if no consensus is reached on extending the agreement, the USMCA will be reviewed annually until its expiration date in 2036.

AFPI Celebrates Indictment of Raul Castro

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joshua Trevino, AFPI Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Initiative, in response to news that the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro.

Presidents Have Authority to Stop Narco-Terrorists Before they Reach America