内容摘要：Only 36% of local roads in the region are in good structural condition, according to the Asphalt Industry Alliance.

Only 36% of local roads in the region are in good structural condition, according to the Asphalt Industry Alliance.

He said that "Europe has little choice now but to lower its demands somewhat" in negotiations, as it seeks to diversify trading partners.You may have noted a lot of "coulds" and "ifs". That's not just because it is early days. It's also because the pace and scale of US trade changes are causing wider instability.

Whether the potential positives for South America outweigh the potential negatives is hard to calculate accurately, which brings me to the risks for the continent.Firstly, 10% is still 10%. Even countries with the lower tariff rate may face reduced US demand if prices rise. This is more of a risk for imports that compete with US domestic production, such as oil, soybeans, copper, iron ore, gold, and lithium.The US has also hit imports of aluminium and steel, from all countries, with tariffs of 25%.

Brazil is a producer of both metals and has large reserves of their raw materials – bauxite and iron ore. Meanwhile, Argentina has one of the largest aluminium producers in South America, listed company Aluar, and a smaller steel industry.Argentine producers warn they may both lose US access and face more Chinese imports, creating increased competition for domestic producers.

"We're worried by the diversion of what can no longer enter the US," Carlos Vaccaro, executive director of the Argentine Steel Chamber, told the Buenos Aires Herald.

Trump's tariff wars have also led to global commodity price volatility, with oil and copper prices seeing slumps. Copper hit a 17-month low at the start of April. This volatility could hit the economies of Chile and Peru, where copper is the top export.On an X account under his name, he had criticised Vice President JD Vance in February. Vance, who is a Catholic convert, had said Christians should love their family, neighbours, community and fellow citizens in that order. Prevost had written: "JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others".

As Pope now, he faces a momentous task in leading the Church in a time of significant global conflicts. Observers have expressed hope that he can offer a counterpoint to more divisive voices on the world stage.His next appearances, at Sunday's midday Regina Coeli prayer in St Peter's Basilica and a Monday news conference with journalists, will be closely watched for signs as to which direction he intends to lead the Church and what kind of Pope he will be.

Students who were given "one more chance" at education through an alternative provision school are celebrating GCSE success.Bristol Futures Academy supports students who have been unable to cope in mainstream school settings, due to a variety of reasons.