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The Subway That Took a Generation: Why the Eglinton Crosstown’s Delays Were Even Worse Than You Think

  Toronto has a long history of transit projects that drag on, but the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has become the city’s defining example of how complicated, political, and painfully slow building transit can be. Most people think of the project as something that started in the early 2010s and simply ran over schedule. The truth is far messier—and stretches back decades. A Project With Roots in the 1990s Long before shovels hit the ground in 2011, the idea of rapid transit along Eglinton was already alive. In the mid‑1990s, the TTC began digging tunnels for what was then called the Eglinton West Subway . Construction actually started—tunnels were being carved out under the street—until the project was abruptly cancelled in 1995. The partially built tunnels were filled in, and the corridor sat untouched for years. That early false start meant that by the time the Crosstown was revived as part of the Transit City plan in 2007, planners weren’t starting fresh. They were restarting a dr...
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The Ripple Effect of Trump's Tariff Strategy on Global Trade

The global trade landscape has been shaken by President Trump's aggressive tariff policies. His decision to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports has led to heightened tensions between the world's two largest economies. While the move aims to protect American industries and push for better trade deals, it has triggered significant market volatility. The S&P 500 has seen sharp declines, and Asian markets have followed suit.

China has responded with countermeasures, including restricting imports of American goods, further straining relations. Meanwhile, other nations are scrambling to adapt, with some initiating trade talks to mitigate the impact. The uncertainty surrounding these policies has left investors and global leaders questioning the long-term consequences for international trade and economic stability.

Trump's gamble reflects his belief in reshaping the global trade order, but whether this strategy will yield the desired results remains to be seen.

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