NYTIMES (Ian Austen) - At U.N., Carney Lays Out a Broad Plan for a Divided World
Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, said the world is now at a point ‘that comes once or twice a century.’
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - The world 'is watching U.S.-Canadian relations very closely' because they could be next: Economist
President Trump says he will appoint an A.I. czar and create a task force amid growing concerns about the technology. Meanwhile, Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are heading to the UN General Assembly amid the ongoing trade war. University of Michigan Professor of Economics Justin Wolfers and Editor-in-chief of The Verge Nilay Patel join Stephanie Ruhle to share their thoughts.
AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - Canada could become the EU's first "associate member"
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe. - This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump 's trade wars : U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington. - If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security architecture as Canada reduces its reliance on the U.S. — something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled the nation is open to…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe. - This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump 's trade wars : U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington. - If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security architecture as Canada reduces its reliance on the U.S. — something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled the nation is open to…Open
NYTIMES (Ian Austen) - Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Taki) - Immigration Has Made Europe a Crime-Ridden Mess
And America isn’t far behind. The post Immigration Has Made Europe a Crime-Ridden Mess appeared first on The American Conservative .
Immigration Immigration Immigration Has Made Europe a Crime-Ridden Mess And America isn’t far behind. TakiMag Photo by Tom Nicholson/Getty Images A recent suggestion by the British government contains all the wisdom of the ages; my only regret when I heard about it was that we in America had not thought of it first. Here it is, written in plain English and handed out in leaflets to all illegal immigrants residing in that rainy old place: “In Britain, rape is generally considered a no-no, and so, if at all possible, you should try your best to avoid it.” Or words…Open
THEFEDERALIST (Steven Tucker) - 12/11, Like 9/11, Was A Disaster For The West
An arguably more significant event in the West's slow demise occurred on Dec. 11, 2001: China joined the World Trade Organization.
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Manabu Matsuda) - Japan and America Should Join Forces to Fight Financial Globalization
To restore economic sovereignty, something more than currency intervention is required. The post Japan and America Should Join Forces to Fight Financial Globalization appeared first on The American Conservative .
Japan Japan and America Should Join Forces to Fight Financial Globalization To restore economic sovereignty, something more than currency intervention is required. (Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) “This is the completed form of the Japan-U.S. currency alliance.” So declared Atsushi Mimura—Japan’s vice minister of finance for International Affairs and the top official supporting Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on exchange rate policy—during the coordinated Japan-U.S. currency intervention (specifically, the purchase of yen and selling of dollars) carried out in July. The intervention, which was the work of…Open
NYTIMES (Margaret MacMillan) - A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready.
We must be honest about the seriousness of the situation we’re in.
NYTIMES (Matina Stevis-Gridneff) - Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?