Opinion - The Art of Tariffs: Uniting Neighbors Against a Common Challenge
As the Trump administration gears up to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China—set to take effect today—an intriguing pattern of statecraft is emerging. The strategy isn’t just about slapping levies on goods; it’s a calculated move to rally North American allies into a unified front against a shared economic and geopolitical rival: China. Far from a blunt instrument of trade war, this approach reveals a nuanced attempt to reshape regional dynamics, leveraging economic pressure to align interests without firing a single shot.
