As global power dynamics shift around critical raw materials, Canada is being increasingly viewed as a potential linchpin in the effort to rewire the world’s supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). Following China’s recent export restrictions on key rare earths and high-performance magnets—materials essential to defense systems, electric vehicles, and next-gen electronics—the West is facing a reckoning. This pivot point has opened a geopolitical and economic window for Canada, but capitalizing on it will require overcoming structural, technical, and strategic challenges.

Europe finds itself at a geopolitical and fiscal crossroads as France escalates its campaign for a European Union-wide digital services tax (DST) targeting U.S. tech giants. Triggered by the Trump administration’s decision to impose 20% tariffs on European exports, the French initiative seeks to recoup billions in revenue and assert digital sovereignty. Germany, however, remains hesitant—driven by concerns over trade retaliation, industrial exposure, and disruption to its high-tech manufacturing ambitions. As U.S.

Canadian Politicians probably never thought that US would become a big headache for them. Canadian economy has integrated so well with the US as a trade partner that President Trump's illogical demands about Canada joining United States have left many Canadians shocked and restless about the future. If US continues to pressurize Canada, they will have no choice but to look for trading partners elsewhere.

We absolutely love what Elon Musk has done with Tesla Motors, SpaceX, Tesla Solar, Starlink, Grok and many other ventures he has started. He is also showing very interesting and innovative solutions with Neuralink and in the field of robotics. However, Musk has probably gone on the wrong path. And, he needed Tesla stock to decline by 50%, sales of Tesla cars to drop massively, to open his eyes to the reality of what he and Trump have started. Tesla stock jumped after Trump won the elections but now the stock is in trouble and Musk has changed his tone.

In a bold move, California Governor Gavin Newsom is spearheading an effort to shield the state's economy from the repercussions of President Donald Trump's tariffs. By seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs, Newsom aims to maintain the state's position as a global trading powerhouse. This initiative could have significant implications for world trade, potentially setting a precedent for other states and regions to pursue similar strategies.