Jenny Jang, who moved to the United States from South Korea at the age of six, faced significant challenges navigating her educational and professional environments as a minority. Unable to seek guidance from her parents, Jang turned to mentorship from external sources. Now based in Atlanta and employed at an international elevator company, Jang spearheaded the establishment of business resource groups in North America. These groups, designed to foster diversity and inclusion, provide employees with a platform to connect and share experiences around shared identities or themes. The first group, focused on women employees, attracted 500 members within three years, offering discussions on balancing family and career in a male-dominated industry. Subsequent groups catered to veterans and military families, creating safe spaces for employees to share their experiences. Employee resource groups (ERGs), which originated in corporate America in the 1970s to address racial, gender, and sexual orientation tensions, have since expanded to include other affiliations such as caregiving, mental health, neurodiversity, and generational divides. Critics argue that ERGs may create divisions and provide unfair advantages, prompting some companies to revise their purpose and scope. The future of ERGs faces additional uncertainty due to executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Legal guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission emphasizes that ERGs must be open to all employees to avoid unlawful segregation. Proponents highlight the benefits of ERGs, including community building, leadership development, and enhanced employee engagement. Experts recommend starting ERGs by identifying a shared experience, securing senior leadership sponsorship, and demonstrating the group’s impact on employee retention and organizational goals. Despite challenges, ERGs remain vital for underrepresented communities, offering support, connectivity, and advocacy.
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy
President Donald Trump is poised to upend decades of established global trade norms with his anticipated announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a date he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” This bold move, aimed at reducing America’s reliance on foreign goods, is expected to create significant disruptions for global businesses and strain relations with both allies and adversaries. Since the 1960s, tariffs have been the product of multilateral negotiations, but Trump’s unilateral approach seeks to redefine this process. Richard Mojica, a trade attorney, warns that this strategy will necessitate widespread adjustments across industries. Trump’s rationale centers on America’s persistent trade deficits, which he attributes to higher tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. exports. His solution? Raise U.S. tariffs to match those of trading partners. Economists, however, caution that tariffs often burden consumers and may not achieve the desired outcomes. While some, like Christine McDaniel, suggest that reciprocal tariffs could incentivize other nations to lower their tariffs, the broader consensus is that Trump’s approach introduces significant uncertainty into global trade. The White House has yet to clarify key details, such as whether tariffs will be adjusted on a product-by-product basis or averaged across countries. Critics argue that Trump’s grievances overlook the fact that many high foreign tariffs were agreed upon during the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations and are not uniquely targeted at the U.S. Moreover, the U.S. economy has outperformed other advanced economies in recent years, raising questions about the urgency of Trump’s trade policies. Beyond tariffs, Trump is also targeting foreign practices like subsidies and value-added taxes (VATs), further complicating the trade landscape. While VATs are applied equally to domestic and imported goods, Trump views them as a trade barrier, a stance most economists dispute. Ultimately, Trump’s tariffs have not significantly narrowed the U.S. trade deficit, which economists attribute to broader macroeconomic factors like low savings rates and high consumer spending. As the global trade environment grows increasingly chaotic, businesses and governments alike are bracing for the ripple effects of Trump’s protectionist agenda.
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What is the ‘Trump dance’? And where have we seen it in sport?
In the high-stakes environment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, a post-goal celebration sparked new conversation around the intersection of sports and global politics, after Belgium’s national team mimicked U.S. President Donald Trump’s iconic signature dance moments after scoring their fourth goal against the United States. The gesture came on the heels of pre-match controversy, when Trump personally intervened to overturn a red card suspension for star American striker Folarin Balogun, leaving many to speculate the Belgian celebration was a deliberate act of mockery.
This viral dance routine – defined by loose hip sways, sharp upward fist pumps, and occasional playful nods to Trump’s well-known golf swing – has exploded into a global sports trend ever since Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory over Kamala Harris. What began as a niche political ritual has quickly spread across leagues and continents, adopted by athletes for reasons ranging from lighthearted trend-chasing to overt political endorsement.
Weeks after the 2024 election result was confirmed, the celebration crossed over into mainstream sports when American NFL star Nick Bosa and his San Francisco 49ers teammates performed the dance on the field after a game. This was not Bosa’s first brush with political controversy linked to Trump: the linebacker was previously fined by the NFL for wearing a pro-Trump branded hat during a post-match television interview. Bosa’s celebration was quickly replicated across the NFL by high-profile players including Brock Bowers, Calvin Ridley, and Za’Darius Smith, and the trend trickled down to college football rosters as well.
It was not long before the trend expanded beyond American football. American men’s national team star Christian Pulisic broke out the dance after scoring a goal in a Concacaf Nations League match against Jamaica, while mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones performed it in front of Trump himself after retaining his UFC heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jones openly tied the gesture to Trump, telling the crowd: “I want to say a big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here. What do you guys think about my version of the Donald Trump?” Trump later reposted a clip of the celebration to his Truth Social platform, embracing the viral moment.
The trend has also gone truly global, with athletes across different sports putting their own spin on the routine. British professional golfer Charley Hull was spotted performing the dance during an LPGA Tour event, while English EFL side Barnsley did the same after scoring against Cambridge United. Even outside of explicit political gestures, many athletes have joined in simply to ride the wave of a viral social media trend that took off on platforms like TikTok.
Athlete motivations for performing the dance vary widely, which has kept debate around the gesture alive. Pulisic was quick to distance his version of the dance from politics, telling reporters after the Jamaica match: “I saw everyone doing it in the NFL, I saw Jon Jones do it, and we were just having a bit of fun. Obviously, that’s the ‘Trump Dance’ but it was just a dance that everyone was doing.”
League officials have also taken a hands-off approach to the trend so far. The NFL has publicly stated it has no plans to discipline players for performing the celebration, noting that it does not qualify as an overt political statement. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Front Office Sports there was “no issue” with the “celebratory dance”, clearing the way for players to continue using the gesture after touchdowns and other big plays. As the World Cup continues, the Belgium team’s gesture has cemented the Trump Dance as one of the most talked-about cultural crossovers of the 2026 global tournament.