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Trump calls for Bombardier boycott as Canada hits US with tariffs
President’s post on social media comes hours before Ottawa’s retaliatory trade measures against Washington
Global shipping rules are collapsing, say maritime nations
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The world’s $2tn interest bill
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The world’s approach to sovereign debt needs to change
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A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
