Trump loses Canada, teaches economics, and sends Space Force to the Moon
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September 17, 2026
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LEAVING ME FOR EUROPE
Canada moves closer to Europe, and Trump discovers that sometimes threatening your neighbors has consequences.
ECONOMICS 101
Trump has figured out trade deficits, interest rates and the entire U.S. economy. Warsh and Bessent look less convinced.
100% TARIFF OPTION
After a year spent getting India's tariff rate down to 18%, Washington suddenly has a new number in mind.
PUTTING MY NAME ON IT
At the Kennedy Center, apparently the difference between renovation and demolition may come down to what's written on the building.
TECHNICALLY
The Pentagon is preparing for military operations extending toward the Moon. On the bright side, the view is spectacular.
Political cartoons by M. Soares.
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