Written by In the spring of 2025, the news arrived with the subtlety of a war drum. President Donald Trump, once again at the helm, announced sweeping new tariffs: 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods, 10% on imports from China. Within hours, China retaliated—34% on American exports. The Dow dropped over 2,200 points. Economists bristled. News anchors … Continue reading “The Empire Strikes Trade: How Manufactured Crisis Keeps You Dependent”