Mike Trudell

5 days ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

Trump’s Trade Levy Could Repeat 1930s Market Freefall, Warns HankeOn the social media platform X, American economist Steve Hanke—celebrated for his applied economics research, currency-reform work and monetary policy expertise—has been unabashedly voicing his disdain for Trump’s tariff measures.

5 days ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

Oil steadied after a drop, with signs of strain in the US economy amid the brewing trade war and talks with Iran on its nuclear program in focus. Brent was below $66 a barrel after a 1.5% decline on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate near $62. A widely-referenced gauge of US manufacturing activity weakened significantly, adding to signs of the drag from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A slew of data due this week will shed further light on conditions.

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2 weeks ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

U.S. President Donald Trump has shown the world how to take the Chinese bull by the horn. Within three months of taking over office, he has cornered Beijing in the tariff war and has also taken control of the strategic Panama Canal from China. Wresting control of the Panama Canal was the first priority of the Donald Trump government. Located in the backyard of America, U.S. naval ships are a frequent user of the canal and 40 percent of the U.S. container traffic uses the Panama Canal route.