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Can Ottawa Survive Without the American Market? — Politics
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? — Politics
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. — World
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
Can industry survive the sudden Section 338 Canada tariff shock? — Politics
Can industry survive the sudden Section 338 Canada tariff shock?

The sudden implementation of Section 338 duties has ended the era of frictionless North American trade, raising effective rates on Canadian goods to 2.4%. As th…

Politics Business World
Elisabeth Saar · Jul 21, 2026 • 08:37
Is Brazil's trade shock simply the first name on a new ledger? — Politics
Is Brazil's trade shock simply the first name on a new ledger?

The U.S. government has imposed a 25 percent tariff on $15 billion in Brazilian goods, signaling a major structural decoupling. Using Section 301, the administr…

Politics Business Trump Administration
Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 16, 2026 • 13:54