Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

May 06, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Running up debts to buy foreign goods is unsustainable in the long term. Identifying the problem is simple, but we see no easy or quick escape for the U.S. from the imbalances built up over the last four decades.

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The New Great Game: How the race for critical minerals is shaping tech supremacy

The New Great Game: How the race for critical minerals is shaping tech supremacy

April 16, 2025 |Shaz Merwat
Key takeaways Canada and the U.S. are each other’s largest minerals trading partner, amounting to $146 billion in bilateral trade1. The U.S. is 100% import reliant for 12 of its identified list of 50 critical minerals, and net import reliant (>50%) for...
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Bad news and controllables

April 01, 2025 |Charles F. Lasnier
Dear Clients, Recent market movements have been impacted by policy developments under President Donald Trump. Concerns over tariffs and their impact on the economy have contributed to increased volatility and overall declines in financial markets. While...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% as U.S. trade tensions persist

March 13, 2025 |Josh Nye

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate again in March, this time to 2.75% from 3%.

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What is the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy?

What is the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy?

March 06, 2025 |Mike Reid and Carrie Freestone
The effective U.S. tariff rate is now at its highest level since the 1940s after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4. A new order was also signed for China, increasing tariffs to...
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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach
The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...
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Charles F. Lasnier - C'est la GUERRE !

C'est la GUERRE !

February 06, 2025 |Charles F. Lasnier
Bonjour, Donc, voilà, c’est fait! L’administration Trump impose des tarifs au Canada et au Mexique. Comme première salve économique, avouons deux choses. Premièrement, c’est extrêmement décevant de commencer cette guerre économique envers ses propres...
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Charles F. Lasnier - Bow tie

It's WAR!

February 06, 2025 |Charles F. Lasnier
Good morning, He finally did it ! The Trump administration imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. As a first economic salvo, let's admit two things. First, it's extremely disappointing this economic war has been started against one's own allies. Second...
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Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

February 05, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

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