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​Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a press conference in Toronto, Canada, on May 30, 2024.
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Three amigos, or two?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that Canada and the United States should sign a trade deal without Mexico that would put an end to the Three Amigos relationship that has governed trade between the three countries since 1994, when the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed.

The tariffs strike back: Is this the end of globalization?
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The tariffs strike back: Is this the end of globalization?

It used to be that the conservative right supported free trade and globalization, while the progressive left wanted protectionism for local industries. But in this campaign cycle — it’s as if a sequel titled “The Tariffs Strike Back” has been released — we must wonder, writes Publisher Evan Solomon: Is this the beginning of the end of globalization and the rise of a new age of tariffs?

What country will win the AI race?
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What country will win the AI race?

Buckle up! The race for AI dominance isn't just a tech showdown; it's a full-blown global smackdown.

Image of Mexico's president AMLO with flags of USA, Canada & Mexico
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USMCA faces its biggest test

Mexico’s protectionist energy policies have caused a spat with its closest trade partners that appears to be heading into a high-stakes arbitration process.

How to consolidate power by creating an enemy
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How to consolidate power by creating an enemy

As things become more unstable in the world with inflation and rising food prices, and commodity prices, there is going to be more and more appetite with strong leadership. Part of the pushback against globalization has been led by autocrats who reject things like free trade and the liberal international order. For them, globalization means losing control. But the world today remains more interconnected than ever. So, do they want less globalization, or rather a version that fits their narrative? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks to Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times, who wrote a book about the rise of the age of the strongmen.

Your global guide to America’s baby formula shortage
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Your global guide to America’s baby formula shortage

The current baby formula shortage in the US is not only a result of the temporary closure of a Michigan plant because of a recent health scare. It is also the byproduct of the move towards protectionist trade policies in the US that don't bode well during national crises.