Geopolitical impact

US Cuts Communication with Germany on Ukraine Aid: A Signal of Shifting Alliances

The United States has unexpectedly suspended the supply of some weapons to Ukraine and severed a direct communication channel with German generals, according to Bundeswehr Lieutenant General Christian Freuding. This interruption in aid occurred without prior warning to German partners. Freuding, who previously coordinated military support for Ukraine, now relies on the German Embassy in Washington to gather information from the Pentagon, highlighting the challenges created by this shift.

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Canadian Boycott of US Goods Reaches 76%: Sovereignty Over Tariffs

A new Angus Reid Institute study reveals significant shifts in Canadian consumer behavior. Seventy-six percent of Canadians report boycotting American products, while 61% are cancelling or delaying U.S. trips. Concurrently, 86% are increasing their purchases of Canadian goods. These trends indicate a substantial decrease in cross-border travel and spending, mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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