The Trump administration’s policies have damaged the economies of both countries, says former U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard.
USMCA
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Has Donald Trump Ended Free Trade?
While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.
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Nudging Trump to Do the Right Thing When Possible
Fear surrounds Trump’s second term, justifiably so, but Trump’s mercurial temperament, one-way loyalties, and need for acclaim present an opportunity for some good.
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Claudia Sheinbaum, Justin Trudeau: Only You Can Save Us from Donald Trump
Claudia Sheinbaum, Justin Trudeau: Only You Can Save Us from Donald TrumpThe incoming president does not have a mandate for high tariffs. The leaders of Canada and Mexico should exploit Trump’s impetuous ineptitude.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
The Threat of Trump’s Trade Agenda
Democrats get credit for backing USMCA. Now they need to thwart the president’s protectionist impulses.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
How USMCA Could Revitalize the Mexican Economy
Times are changing—and so are U.S.-Mexico border politics.
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Trump Lost Ground on Trade With Mexico and Canada
It all started when he pulled the U.S. out of the Transpacific Partnership.
