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Análisis por Anna Cooban, CNN

La amenaza del presidente Donald Trump de imponer aranceles a los países que se opusieran a su intento de anexar Groenlandia desapareció y, con ella, la perspectiva de una guerra económica de represalias con Europa, uno de los socios comerciales más importantes de Estados Unidos.

Trump anunció el miércoles un marco para un futuro acuerdo sobre Groenlandia y canceló los aranceles prometidos: su más reciente “TACO” (el acrónimo de Wall Street para “Trump Always Chickens Out”, es decir, “Trump siempre se echa para atrás”).

Europa estaba considerando acciones de emergencia contra Estados Unidos, porque la exigencia de Trump de que Europa le cediera territorio soberano de un aliado de la OTAN o enfrentara aranceles punitivos era una línea que los líderes de la región no estaban dispuestos a dejarle cruzar, al menos no sin dar pelea. Los líderes de la Unión Europea aún planean mantener una reunión de emergencia previamente programada en Bruselas este jueves.

No está claro si las amenazas de la UE de responder con sus propias medidas comerciales o su decisión de este miércoles de pausar las aprobaciones finales de su acuerdo comercial con EE.UU. motivaron a Trump a retroceder.

Sea cual sea la lógica del “TACO” de Trump, por ahora parece haberse evitado una guerra fea.

Este miércoles, los legisladores de la UE respondieron a la amenaza arancelaria de Trump al acordar suspender la ratificación de un borrador de acuerdo comercial entre la UE y Estados Unidos, forjado el verano pasado con sangre, sudor y (sobre todo) lágrimas europeas.

El acuerdo fijaba un gravamen del 15 % sobre la mayoría de los bienes importados del bloque —con varias excepciones notables, entre ellas los productos farmacéuticos— e incluía un compromiso de la UE de comprar US$ 750.000 millones en productos energéticos estadounidenses.

El futuro del acuerdo comercial sigue siendo incierto. Julian Hinz, jefe de investigación en política comercial del Instituto Kiel, considera que muchos en Europa no creen que valga la pena protegerlo. Le dijo a CNN que muchos europeos lo ven como “muy asimétrico” a favor de Estados Unidos.

En represalia contra Estados Unidos, la UE podría haber desempolvado un paquete de aranceles de represalia por un valor de 93.000 millones de euros (US$ 109.000 millones), elaborado el año pasado en respuesta a amenazas arancelarias previas de Trump. Según informes, apunta a productos que van desde la soya estadounidense hasta el whisky.

Esos aranceles podrían haber asestado un golpe político a Trump, que en meses se enfrentará a las elecciones intermedias, dijo Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, investigador principal del Peterson Institute for International Economics.

“Ese paquete ya estaba diseñado para apuntar a estados republicanos, estados agrícolas… habría tenido, creo, un impacto negativo bastante significativo (en esos lugares)”.

La UE podría haber ido más allá de los gravámenes de represalia y activar por primera vez su llamada “bazuca comercial”, un mecanismo que permite al poder ejecutivo del bloque imponer una gama de sanciones a socios comerciales.

El llamado Instrumento Anticoerción permite a la UE imponer controles a las exportaciones europeas hacia Estados Unidos, introducir nuevos aranceles y limitar las inversiones de empresas estadounidenses en el bloque, explicó Carsten Brzeski, jefe global de investigación macroeconómica de ING.

“La belleza (del ACI) es que puede ser todo y nada”, dijo.

Eso le permitiría infligir un daño significativo a Estados Unidos, señaló Kirkegaard, siempre que suficientes Estados miembros estén de acuerdo.

“Esta herramienta se describe legítimamente como una bazuca… pero también puede verse como un bisturí que realmente puede herir los intereses empresariales de EE.UU. de una manera muy quirúrgica”.

Al blandir el ACI, Europa pudo haber

By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman

(CNN) — There’s a winter storm brewing that promises to blanket Texas to Washington, DC, in heavy snow and dangerous amounts of ice. Preparing for the kinds of impacts we’re expecting isn’t just about stocking up on groceries and batteries.

Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) do.

Don’t just plan for power outages. Do plan for days of isolation

This storm is extreme, but even moderate winter storms can knock out electricity, especially when ice or heavy snow is involved. A battery-powered or hand-crank radio can provide weather updates if cell service and internet go down.

Keep phones and power banks charged. Make sure flashlights, radios and extra batteries are easy to find.

Refill prescriptions early. Make sure baby formula, diapers, pet food and medications are stocked. If anyone relies on powered medical equipment, have a backup plan in place before the storm.

Pull out blankets, hats and warm layers now so you’re not scrambling later. Even short-lived storms can disrupt travel and services for days.

Don’t overfill your fridge. Do stock shelf-stable food and water

If the power goes out, refrigerated food won’t last long. Focus on pantry items that don’t require electricity, refrigeration or cooking.

You should aim for at least three days of food and water for everyone in your household, including pets. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends storing at least one gallon of water per day for each person in your household.

Your refrigerator will keep food safe for about four hours during a power outage, according to the US Department of Agriculture. A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours — but that time limit drops to 24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed.

Disposable plates, cups and flatware can be useful to have on hand, too, if you’re without power or water.

Don’t forget about pipes. Do prep your home to avoid costly water damage

If your home loses heating, there’s a risk that water could freeze in the pipes and crack them. Open cabinet doors under sinks so warmer indoor air can circulate around pipes. This matters most for single-family homes and older buildings, but apartment dwellers should do it too, especially for sinks along exterior walls.

In very cold conditions — overnight lows in the 20s or colder for several hours — let faucets drip slowly. Start the drip before temperatures fall below freezing and keep it going until temperatures climb back above freezing.

For homes with outdoor plumbing, disconnect garden hoses ahead of the cold and, if possible, put an insulated cover on exterior spigots to reduce the risk of frozen or burst pipes.

Don’t misuse heating devices. Do plan for warmth without power

Never use grills, camp stoves or generators indoors. Carbon monoxide, which is odorless and deadly, poses a major risk from these heating sources during winter storms.

If you don’t have a generator, focus on trapping body heat and conserving warmth:

• Layer clothing, including hats and socks, even indoors
• Use blankets or sleeping bags to retain heat
• Close off unused rooms to concentrate warmth in one space
• Cover windows and doors to reduce drafts

A battery-powered or USB-powered heated blanket can provide short bursts of warmth. Stick to battery-operated heat sources only, and use them according to manufacturer instructions.

Don’t assume you’ll stay connected. Do make a communication plan

Cell service can be unreliable during ice storms. Decid

Oxnard, Calif. (KEYT) Oxnard Police Department responded to a fatal vehicle-bicycle collision.

The incident happened around 6:30pm Wednesday on Wooley Road in Oxnard.

Officers found a bicyclist suffering from major wounds at the scene when they arrived.

He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the bicyclist had been traveling when the vehicle, also traveling eastbound, collided with him.

An investigation is ongoing.

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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard Police Department responded to a fatal vehicle-bicycle collision.

The incident happened around 6:30pm Wednesday on Wooley Road in Oxnard.

Officers found a bicyclist suffering from major wounds at the scene when they arrived.

He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the bicyclist had been traveling when the vehicle, also traveling eastbound, collided with him.

An investigation is ongoing.

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