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NewsBY
- The Carney government isn't repeating many of the same steps that allowed Canada to come out of the NAFTA renegotiations with a trade deal intact even though the U.S. president can do more damage to the Canadian economy this time around, says Senator Hassan Yussuff.
NewsBY
- The Carney government isn't repeating many of the same steps that allowed Canada to come out of the NAFTA renegotiations with a trade deal intact even though the U.S. president can do more damage to the Canadian economy this time around, says Senator Hassan Yussuff.
OpinionBY
- Russia’s economic trajectory is uncertain. Some analysts expect deterioration in 2026; others foresee relative stability. If Russia faces a downturn, a 'hurting stalemate' may emerge, creating incentives for compromise. But at present, no such ripe moment exists. The key question is whether Ukraine and the EU can wait long enough—and whether economic pressure on Russia can be paired with incentives that limit negative outcomes for both sides.
OpinionBY
- Russia’s economic trajectory is uncertain. Some analysts expect deterioration in 2026; others foresee relative stability. If Russia faces a downturn, a 'hurting stalemate' may emerge, creating incentives for compromise. But at present, no such ripe moment exists. The key question is whether Ukraine and the EU can wait long enough—and whether economic pressure on Russia can be paired with incentives that limit negative outcomes for both sides.
