Executive Summary Introduction On December 17th, 2025, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlined Washington’s objectives for the upcoming 2026 USMCA review before Congress. In what has become a predictable aim of the United States, it was Trade Representative Greer’s main agricultural grievance that drew attention from the Canadian media: the expansion of American dairy’s access to the supply-managed Canadian … Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction On January 1st, 2026, a new set of Mexican tariffs came into effect amid pressure from Washington to curb trade with China. The increases in rates range from 5 percent to 50 percent on imports from non-free trade agreement partners, with some of the highest duties (50 percent) targeting electric vehicles (EVs). For the … Continue reading
Executive Summary: Introduction On October 9th, China imposed export controls on rare earth minerals and related technologies. Since then, rare earth minerals have been dominating news headlines, with many experts espousing the importance of reducing the U.S.’s dependence on China for these minerals. The Trump administration’s policies have heavily focused on rare earth minerals too; … Continue reading
Executive Summary: As part of his rationale for increasing tariffs, President Trump has focused on the U.S.’s trade deficits. Experts have long debated whether trade deficits matter; some argue a trade deficit simply signals that the region is attractive to foreign investment and has strong consumer demand, while others have instead contended that a trade … Continue reading
Aryan Mirchandani Executive Summary Introduction Historically, only a few technological innovations have created anticipation that rivals the likes of artificial intelligence, which has catapulted the first phase of the new productivity revolution. Proponents of AI argue that it will streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and unlock rapid efficiencies across wide-ranging industries. The Trump Administration is making … Continue reading
Executive Summary: On February 1st, 2025, Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. Two days later, Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on these trade threats. Since then, Trump has announced a myriad of tariffs, many of which he has paused or completely revoked in the following days. … Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction There is a housing supply shortage in the United States which is skyrocketing home prices. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor reached 64 for the total U.S. market in May 2025. This is the lowest number on record and well below 100, the benchmark for “affordable.” In January … Continue reading
Note this post was written July 11, 2025 and does not reflect subsequent developments. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION During the Biden administration, the SEC cracked down on cryptocurrencies by asserting that all tokens—regardless of their function—were unregistered securities. This aggressive stance left crypto issuers and exchanges in regulatory limbo. The SEC refused to issue clear rules … Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction On June 18, the Japanese firm Nippon Steel finalized a “historic partnership” with U.S. Steel (USS), acquiring the company for nearly $15 billion. This came after years of Biden and then Trump blocking the purchase due to national security concerns. The deal was finally allowed soon after President Trump was promised a … Continue reading
Note this post was written on June 17, 2025 and does not reflect subsequent events. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION High oil prices are top of mind these days for good reason. Brent oil prices have spiked more than 12% from $64 per barrel at the beginning of June to $72—mostly on fears of a Strait of … Continue reading
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