Canadian Economist: Trump’s Tariffs Are A Gift To Mark Carney

The Canada-US trade war has escalated into a reciprocal tariff conflict, with Canada strategically diversifying trade toward the EU to mitigate economic instability. Meanwhile, the latest OECD global education report reveals a significant, sustained decline in reading, math, and science scores among 15-year-olds, exacerbated by digital distractions and the misuse of AI as a learning crutch. While some argue that AI will be ubiquitous in future work, reliance on these tools during formative years risks hindering critical thinking and foundational knowledge. Beyond these issues, the United States faces a critical fiscal tipping point as annual interest payments on a $40 trillion national debt now exceed defense spending. This combination of geopolitical trade friction, educational inequality, and unsustainable fiscal policy signals a period of profound economic uncertainty and structural shifts within the global order.