Category Global Trade

The Detour Doctrine: Why Canada and Mexico Are Replacing U.S. Trade Infrastructure

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The Detour Doctrine: Why Canada and Mexico Are Replacing U.S. Trade Infrastructure 1. Executive Breakdown: The New Silk Detour On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced a sweeping new trade policy branded as “Liberation Day”, launching the Reciprocal…

The Deep End: Trump, the Great Lakes, and Canada’s Invisible Sovereignty Crisis

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The Deep End: Trump, the Great Lakes, and Canada’s Invisible Sovereignty Crisis I. Introduction – “The Border Beneath the Surface” In the dying days of his first term, Donald Trump floated the idea of buying Greenland. It was absurd—until it…

Trump’s 200% Tariff on European Wine & The Expanding U.S.-EU Trade War

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Trump’s 200% Tariff on European Wine & The Expanding U.S.-EU Trade War 1. Executive Summary On March 13, 2025, President Donald Trump escalated the U.S.-EU trade war by announcing a 200% tariff on European wines, champagnes, and spirits. The move…

A Hypothetical American Invasion of Panama – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing

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A Hypothetical American Invasion of Panama – Grand Strategy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics: A National Security Briefing Grand Strategy – The “Why” Behind a U.S. Invasion of Panama The strategic rationale behind a U.S. invasion of Panama under President Trump…