China allows Ukrainian peas and wild caught aquatic products to enter its market

In March 6, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China that will open the export of two Ukrainian products to the Chinese market.

According to the Ministry, the documents regulate the veterinary, sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for the supply to the Chinese market:

wild-caught aquatic products (fish and seafood caught in natural reservoirs);

peas.

“The launch of Ukrainian agricultural exports to the Chinese market is a strategic step to strengthen the economy and expand the geography of supplies. China is one of the world’s largest importers of agricultural products, and opening up new opportunities for Ukrainian producers will not only increase foreign exchange earnings, but also consolidate Ukraine as a reliable supplier of quality agricultural products on the international market. I am confident that we have laid a solid foundation for expanding cooperation, as the last contract with China was signed 5 years ago. We will continue to work together,” said Vitalii Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy.

According to forecasts, the implementation of these agreements will contribute to export growth. The production of peas in Ukraine shows stable dynamics. In 2023/2024 MY, it amounted to 409 thsd tonnes, and in 2024/2025 MY it is forecasted at 476 thsd tonnes. Turkey, India, Italy, Malaysia, the UAE, and China, which demonstrates high growth rates of purchases, remain the main sales markets.

At the same time, domestic commercial fish catch in 2024 amounted to 11.9 thousand tons, which is 6.2% more than in 2023. Catch outside Ukraine’s jurisdiction almost doubled to 19.9 thousand tons. The export value of fish products increased by 80.3% over the year and reached $56.3 million.

Further development of the grain sector in the Black Sea and Danube region will be discussed at the 23 International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV on April 24 in Kyiv.

https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/china-allows-ukrainian-peas-to-enter-its-market/

Covert Action: Special Nazis, The Vatican, And CIA

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP90-00845R000100170004-5.pdf

Covert Action: Special Nazis, The Vatican, And CIA

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP90-00845R000100170004-5.pdf

Segment from Charlie Kirk's interview with Gavin Newsom.

https://x.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1897673346935930960

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Charlie Kirk

@charliekirk11

Will Governor Gavin Newsom EVER say “No Men in Women’s Sports?”

I asked him.

https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1897652344558584276

Charlie Kirk

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New research from the University of Texas shows that all the justifications for mutilating children were lies. They analyzed more than 100,000 patients with gender dysphoria, and looked at the outcomes for those who received surgery vs. those who didn't.

Depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings and drug abuse were all "significantly higher" for those who received surgery compared to those who didn't.

Let's repeat that: Treating gender dysphoria with sex change surgery was linked with drastically WORSE mental health outcomes.

Phony doctors belong in prison for what they did to our children.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/trans-surgeries-increase-risk-mental-health-conditions-suicidal-ideations-study?intcmp=tw_fnc

https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1897390786704236583

Trans surgeries increase risk of mental health conditions, suicidal ideations: study

Gender dysphoria patients experienced ‘heightened psychological distress’ two years after surgery.

So-called "gender-affirming surgery" could lead to potentially dangerous mental health effects, a new study has found.

Transgender individuals face "heightened psychological distress," including depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, "partly due to stigma and lack of gender affirmation," as stated in the study, which was published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Researchers from the University of Texas set out to determine the mental health impacts from transgender people who underwent "gender-affirming surgery."

The study focused on 107,583 patients 18 and over with gender dysphoria, some who underwent surgery and others who did not.

They determined rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and substance-use disorders were "significantly higher" among those who underwent surgery, assessed two years later.

Males with surgery had depression rates of 25% compared to males without surgery (11.5%). Anxiety rates among that group were 12.8% compared to 2.6%.

The same differences were seen among females, as those with surgery had 22.9% depression rates compared to 14.6% in the non-surgical group.

Females who underwent surgery also had anxiety rates of 10.5% compared to 7.1% without surgery.

Surgeries that aimed to "feminize individuals" showed "particularly high" rates of depression and substance abuse two years after the procedures, the study found.

"Findings suggest the necessity for gender-sensitive mental health support following gender-affirming surgery to address post-surgical psychological risks," the researchers wrote.

Jonathan Alpert, a Manhattan-based psychotherapist and author, said the study findings highlight the "often overlooked" psychological risks that accompany gender-affirming surgery.

"While these surgeries can be critical in helping individuals align their physical appearance with their gender identity, they are not a cure-all for the mental health challenges many transgender individuals face," Alpert, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.

"These findings suggest that surgery alone doesn’t eliminate the complex psychological burdens that stem from societal stigma and personal struggles with identity," he went on.

"In fact, taking a scalpel to treat a psychological disorder can sometimes lead to more issues, as the study results are elucidating."

Florida neurosurgeon Dr. Brett Osborn, who also was not part of the study, agreed that "surgery is no guarantee of happiness."

"We’re often told that gender-affirming surgery is essential for alleviating gender dysphoria — but what happens when the euphoria fades?" he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.

"The key question remains: Is the surgery itself causing distress, or are preexisting mental health issues driving people toward it? Correlation or causation? No one knows."

A 2022 study showed that around 1.4 million American adults identify as transgender and about 0.6% of all American adults experience gender dysphoria.

"The dramatic upward trend of gender dysphoria among young people in recent years should raise serious questions about the role of cultural and social influences," Alpert said.

"While increased awareness has made it easier for some children to express their struggles, we cannot ignore the possibility that social contagion, along with peer influence and social media, may be contributing to this surge."

Both experts caution against rushing into surgery or other irreversible decisions.

Teens who are being treated for gender dysphoria should be "properly supported and treated with compassion" without being pressured into making "life-altering" medical decisions, Alpert advised.

Osborn also stressed the need for comprehensive psychological evaluations, especially for those with preexisting mental health challenges. Mental health support, lifestyle modifications and counseling should all take precedence before surgery, not after, he said.

"You don’t amputate a limb because of temporary pain, and you certainly don’t permanently alter your body without exhausting every other option first," he said.

Osborn expressed the same cautions about hormone therapy — "we’re talking about irreversible changes that demand lifelong management."

"This isn’t about politics and ideology — it’s about health, longevity, and making sure people don’t undergo drastic, life-altering procedures only to regret them," he said.

"That said, to a great degree, the burden is on us physicians who took an oath to first do no harm."

Mark Trammell, executive director of The Center for American Liberty, which provides legal representation to people who are de-transitioning after trans surgeries, provided the below statement to Fox News Digital.

"The findings of this study should serve as a wake-up call. But for the young detransitioners we represent in lawsuits against gender clinics, these statistics are their lived reality," he said.

"Their so-called 'gender-affirming care' did not alleviate their distress — it created new mental health struggles and, for many, introduced suicidal thoughts for the first time. This is why we are fighting to hold those responsible accountable."

https://www.foxnews.com/health/trans-surgeries-increase-risk-mental-health-conditions-suicidal-ideations-study

Updated List: Trump Admin court battles

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/03/06/judge-blocks-trump-from-firing-labor-board-member-heres-where-trump-and-musk-are-winning-and-losing-in-court/

Wyoming Becomes 15th State To Enact Universal School Choice

The act grants families an education savings account of $7,000 per student per year to allocate toward approved K-12 educational expenses.

On Tuesday, Wyoming became the 15th state to enact universal school choice into law with Gov. Mark Gordon’s signature on the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act.

The Cowboy State joins a rapidly growing group of states that have passed laws giving all (or nearly all) families statewide choice concerning their children’s kindergarten through twelfth-grade education. Those states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia.

The act grants families who choose to participate with an education savings account of $7,000 per student per year to allocate toward approved K-12 educational expenses. Education savings accounts with universal eligibility are the gold standard of school choice programs due to the flexibility they provide parents to select the best learning avenues for their children.

It also expands eligibility of the state’s existing pre-kindergarten education savings account program from parents with a maximum income of 150 percent of the federal poverty line to up to 250 percent. The amount provided to qualifying parents is $7,000. According to Gov. Gordon, “early education builds a very strong foundation. It’s important that when kids get to kindergarten, they have the grounding that’s necessary to be able to move forward, thrive and really do well.”

Wyoming Speaker of the House Ocean Andrew is a defender of education freedom and under his leadership the bill promptly passed the House by a 39-21 vote on Jan. 29. It then headed to the Senate.

Mid-February, President Trump applauded the leadership of Senate President Bo Biteman and urged every state senator to vote in favor of the bill. On Feb. 19, the Senate passed the bill with a vote of 20-11. As part of the Wyoming legislative process, a Joint Conference Committee was tasked to successfully negotiate the policy differences between the Senate and House, which was completed on Feb. 27. The following day, the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate both signed the bill, sending it to Gov. Gordon for signature.

Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, who was voted into office in 2022, has been instrumental in providing a strategic plan for the state’s education system. She is a proponent of school choice and understands that it is a rising tide that lifts all boats. Of her six key initiative areas for education reform in Wyoming, “parental empowerment” are the first two words.

“As an economist, I know that greater choices lead to greater outcomes. I am an ardent supporter of universal school choice because even parents in the most rural corners of Wyoming should have the opportunity to determine the best education for their child,” Degenfelder told me.

Hats off to Wyoming leaders for embracing the innovative educational approach of a free market K-12 education landscape by enacting universal school choice. The market forces of competition will drive quality, spur innovation, and decrease costs, which are foundational for achieving the governor’s goal of a world-class education system in Wyoming.

https://thefederalist.com/2025/03/05/wyoming-becomes-15th-state-to-enact-universal-school-choice/

Federal Judge declines to immediately spare USAID contractors from firings

A federal judge on Thursday declined to immediately spare U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contractors from mass firings, letting move forward a core part of the Trump administration’s effort to dismantle the agency.

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols said USAID’s personal services contractors failed to prove they face irreparable harm and a likelihood of success on the merits, denying their motion for a temporary restraining order that would have returned fired contractors to employment and allowed them to resume work.

The judge said any harm the contractors face is “directly traceable” to changes the government has made to their contracts, suggesting relief should be sought through a different avenue.

The Personal Services Contractor Association, an advocacy group for U.S. personal services contractors, sued the Trump administration last month to insulate the contractors from efforts to tear down the agency.

In court filings, lawyers for the contractors said notices of contract termination had been distributed to “possibly hundreds” of the roughly 1,110 contractors who work for USAID, some 46 percent of whom work overseas.

“The destruction of USAID is now imminent,” said Carolyn Shapiro, a lawyer for the challengers, during a hearing on the matter Wednesday.

The contractors urged the judge to come to a “different conclusion” than he had in a separate case involving unions representing USAID employees, who sued over the shutdown of the agency’s operations.

In that case, Nichols initially granted a temporary restraining order staving off a purge of USAID employees but ultimately dissolved the order after finding the unions’ initial assertions of harm were “overstated,” declining to grant further relief.

Shapiro sought to steer the judge away from the individual harms USAID contractors might face and instead argued that they faced irreparable harm from the government’s “structurally unconstitutional decision-making.”

She said refusing to grant the temporary relief sought risks a “Humpty Dumpty”-like scenario in which USAID, once dismantled, could not be put back together again.

The judge said Thursday that harm amounts to “generalized grievances,” not reaching the high bar needed to win the temporary relief sought.

Justice Department lawyer Michael Clendenen contended that the contractors’ situation is “almost identical” to that of the unions that failed to win injunctive relief while litigation continues.

Nichols questioned a key difference between the two cases — that the USAID employees who were represented by unions were being placed on paid leave, while the contractors stood to be terminated altogether.

But Clendenen suggested the 15-day notice prior to any terminations should provide a buffer to any immediate harm, and any economic harm could be rectified through different channels to seek monetary damages.

The Trump administration has broadly looked to dismantle USAID, including by firing employees and freezing its payments to contractors.

In a separate challenge to the apparent dismantling, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the Trump administration to immediately release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments owed under existing contracts.

The Supreme Court in a 5-4 emergency ruling Wednesday refused to halt that order, handing a loss to the administration.

Later Thursday, Ali will hear arguments over whether further injunctive relief is warranted in that case.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5180024-judge-usaid-contractors-firing/amp/

Peter Navarro: Canada has been taken over by Mexican Cartels

https://x.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1897715192319897969

Trump tariffs: U.S. pauses tariffs on some Canadian, Mexican imports until April 2

It has been a week of retaliatory actions, warnings of price hikes from businesses and wild price swings in the markets. Investors and business leaders, on edge about an escalating trade war, continue to monitor fast-paced headlines from the Trump administration.

Here’s the latest:

-President Donald Trump granted temporary tariff exemptions for Canadian and Mexican goods covered by the North American trade agreement known as USMCA until April 2.

-About 50% of Mexican imports and 38% of Canadian imports are covered by the trade agreement, according to a White House official.

-Trump is poised to enact “reciprocal tariffs” April 2 on foreign nations that have import taxes on U.S. goods.

-Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico should be spared when such reciprocal tariffs come into effect. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his goal remains to get “all tariffs removed.”

-Thursday’s tariff exceptions excluded those imposed on China. The country is standing tough, saying it’s prepared to fight “any type of war” with the U.S.

Trump’s tariffs will still apply to about 50% of Mexican imports and more than 60% Canadian goods.

The president’s exemptions apply only to goods that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the deal negotiated during Trump’s first term that governs trade in North America.

A White House official told CNBC that only about 50% of Mexican imports and 38% of Canadian imports are USMCA compliant.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/06/trump-tariffs-live-updates-businesses-warn-of-ripple-down-effects-from-tariffs-because-of-rising-costs.html