Fen Osler Hampson

1 month ago | thehub.ca | Fen Osler Hampson |Tim Sargent

As the United States retreats from being a unipolar power, the prevailing global order is at a crossroads. For Canada, it’s time to start thinking about what comes next and what it means for Canadian policy. The Hub is running a new essay series to grapple with these seismic changes and offer a new clear-headed direction for Canadian foreign policy. The Ides of March will soon be upon us and it’s not looking good.

2 months ago | thehub.ca | Fen Osler Hampson |Tim Sargent

After round one of Trump’s tariff wars, we’re still in the ring, bloodied but standing. But there is little time to celebrate. Trump’s going to come at us again because, like any bully, he knows we’re cowed and frightened. And he’s going to ask for more. A lot more. Trump is in a hurry. He knows he has to deliver tangible results on his economic revitalization agenda before the mid-term Congressional elections, after which he will enter the twilight of his presidency.

2 months ago | thehub.ca | Fen Osler Hampson |Tim Sargent

After round one of Trump’s tariff wars, we’re still in the ring, bloodied but standing. But there is little time to celebrate. Trump’s going to come at us again because, like any bully, he knows we’re cowed and frightened. And he’s going to ask for more. A lot more. Trump is in a hurry. He knows he has to deliver tangible results on his economic revitalization agenda before the mid-term Congressional elections, after which he will enter the twilight of his presidency.

2 months ago | policymagazine.ca | Fen Osler Hampson |Tim Sargent

Canada has secured a one-month pause in the 25% tariffs threatened by Donald Trump/ShutterstockBy Tim Sargent and Fen Osler HampsonFebruary 3, 2025While Donald Trump has now agreed to a 30-day pause on his threatened 25% tariffs against Canada, that threat remains active, now linked to a vague “economic deal” per his social media post on the subject. The iron laws of economics and US politics will eventually defeat Trump’s use of tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China.

Jan 17, 2025 | policymagazine.ca | Perrin Beatty |Fen Osler Hampson

PexelsBy Perrin Beatty and Fen Osler Hampson, co-chairs of the Expert Group on Canada-US Relations.