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Tariffs

8 articles

Will Xi's Front-Loaded Containers Outlast the Truce?

The extension of the Trump-Xi trade truce to January 2027 provides a temporary reprieve from a 57% tariff cliff. As China grapples with a 30% property market de…

Finance World US-China Trade

Rein Kaljumäe · Sep 24, 2026 • 06:14

Is Trump's $5,000 Dividend a Promise or a Transaction?

Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 'dividend' for every American adult, but the promise comes with a massive political catch. We break down the $1.3 trillion mat…

Politics Finance Donald Trump

Inese Kalvane · Sep 10, 2026 • 06:15

Can a 1930 Tariff Law Dismantle a Modern Trade Alliance?

As the USMCA architecture weakens, a $715 billion bilateral trading relationship enters a phase of controlled demolition. From 50% tariffs to the weaponization …

Finance Business Trade War

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 08, 2026 • 09:53

Can Ottawa Survive Without the American Market?

Mark Carney declares the era of economic integration with America over after trade talks collapse in Washington. With 50% tariffs looming on $20 billion of good…

Politics World Canada

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 23, 2026 • 17:03

Why Does Canadian Whisky Fund a Fentanyl Crackdown?

A 50% tariff snapped into force at midnight, targeting everything from tongue depressors to Canadian whisky. This analysis explores the symbolic nature of the 2…

Politics Business Trade War

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 23, 2026 • 14:41

The 72-Hour Trade War: A stopwatch against Canadian sovereignty.

The 72-hour trade war marks a shift from traditional diplomacy to a high-stakes 'stopwatch' strategy designed to force immediate surrender. From the 50% tariffs…

World Politics Business

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 19, 2026 • 08:39

Did the Supreme Court end the Tariff-as-Tax experiment?

The Tariff-as-Tax experiment attempts to fund a 21st-century superpower using 19th-century fiscal tools, resulting in a staggering $2.6 trillion annual deficit.…

Finance Business Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jul 24, 2026 • 17:03

76% of Americans say tariffs are now harming their cost of living

As the 2026 Beijing summit begins, a new poll reveals 76% of Americans believe current trade policies are damaging their standard of living. This 'Consumer Fati…

World Politics Tariffs

Amara Osei · May 12, 2026 • 16:49