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Mark Carney: The Economist Who Took on Trump and Won

  Mark Carney, a former central banker, has emerged as Canada’s prime minister following a dramatic election that reshaped the political landscape. His victory was fueled by a surge of nationalism in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and trade policies. Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the “51st state” and impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods galvanized voters, turning Carney’s Liberal Party from underdogs to champions of Canadian sovereignty. Carney’s campaign centered on defending Canada’s independence and rebuilding its economy to reduce reliance on the United States. His experience as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England lent credibility to his promises of economic resilience. In his victory speech, Carney declared, “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen”. The election results marked a stunning comeback for the Liberals, who were initially projected to lose to the oppositi...
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Trump Administration Repeals Biden-Era Order on U.S.-Supplied Weapons and Human Rights

 

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has rescinded a Biden-era order that required the U.S. government to report potential violations of international law involving U.S.-supplied weapons by allies, including Israel. The order, known as National Security Memorandum-20 (NSM-20), was signed by former President Joe Biden in February 2024 amid concerns over Israel's use of American bombs in its war in Gaza.

NSM-20 mandated that the U.S. government produce reports for Congress on the use of U.S. arms by other countries, ensuring that these weapons were not used in violation of international humanitarian law. However, the Trump administration, through an order issued by White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz on February 21, has repealed this memorandum.

The decision has sparked controversy, with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, a key proponent of congressional oversight of U.S. arms sales, calling the move "shameful" and a disservice to national security and global human rights. Van Hollen emphasized that the revocation undermines American taxpayers' right to ensure their dollars align with U.S. laws and national interests.

The Trump administration's decision to rescind NSM-20 has raised concerns about the credibility of assurances from U.S. allies, such as Israel, regarding their adherence to international humanitarian law when using U.S.-supplied weapons. Critics argue that this move reflects a blatant indifference to American values and a retreat from the principles of human rights and accountability.


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