Trade Policy

Canadian Diplomat Suggests U.S. Allies Respond To Tariffs With Targeted Sanctions On Trump Organization

Canadian Diplomat Suggests U.S. Allies Respond To Tariffs With Targeted Sanctions On Trump Organization

Former Canadian diplomat explains how Canada and other western allies can easily stop a trade war with Trump.  Scott Gilmore has an extensive resume working as a diplomat having served as a political officer for Global Affairs Canada, for the United Nations’ Office of the National Security Advisor, and as the Deputy Director for Asia for […]

BBC Reports The Koch Brothers Are Funding A Multi-million Dollar Campaign Against Trump

BBC Reports The Koch Brothers Are Funding A Multi-million Dollar Campaign Against Trump

Powerful billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are funding a multi-million dollar campaign against Trump’s trade tariffs. BBC News reported on Monday that “Powerful US billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are funding a multi-million dollar campaign against President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.” Three political groups backed by the brothers say they will use advertising, […]

In An Act Of Sheer Stupidity, Trump Inadvertently Launches A War On Coal

In An Act Of Sheer Stupidity, Trump Inadvertently Launches A War On Coal

In provoking a trade war with Canada, Trump stupidly has started his own War on Coal.  Trump promised to end the War on Coal, but due to stupidity, arrogance or ignorance – he may have just destroyed the coal industry, single-handed. The Sierra Club reports that last week, “Trump imposed tariffs of up to 24 […]