Power plays: Investing amid global political shifts

US President Donald Trump’s first months in office brought tariff woes, shaking up trade relations with countries from Mexico to China.

Next door, in Canada, the new prime minister emerges as a key player. He’s seen steering the nation through economic and political flux.

These shifts highlight a volatile landscape where policies, governance, and electoral results reshape power dynamics. They send ripples through financial markets, raising questions about what investors should do.

Tariff threat

In Trump’s first few weeks, he has upended global alliances with back-and-forth tariffs and policies. Sentiment on economic growth, equities, and commodities took a hit.

Tariffs dominated headlines. These not only strained US relations with long-time allies, like Canada and Europe, but also caused w