Dear Readers,
The public awaits news about the potential for new tariffs on Canadian goods and the economic fallout they could trigger. While some have argued tariffs will strengthen domestic industries or will prove to be a useful political bargaining chip, history suggests they often lead to higher costs, unintended economic consequences, and political problems. On that theme, Phil Magness reminds us that the American Revolution had a lot to do with free trade. Denny Han discusses Canada's interprovincial trade barriers, while Francis Crescia writes about how Trump's new tariffs are mobilizing Canada's progressive movement.
Additionally, Scott Beyer writes on New York's controversial congestion plan, which has caused an uproar about whether or not government-controlled transport can actually solve urban gridlock.
Meanwhile, Paige Lambermont reports on Belgium following Germany's misguided nuclear phaseout.
Lastly, Johnny Kampis discusses why Trump's own appointees are criticizing the wasteful BEAD broadband program.
Read about all these topics in our latest issue of Independent Weekly!
Jonathan Hofer
Managing Editor
