‘The Flood is the Point’
This piece discusses the political climate in the US, focusing on President Trump's trade disputes with Canada and his skepticism toward AI safety warnings. It highlights the tension between the administration's policies and the concerns of tech industry leaders.
Why it matters
The intersection of presidential trade policy and the regulation of emerging technologies like AI has significant implications for the global economy.
As the midterms approach, the president can’t stop picking fights.
Christopher Furlong / Getty September 14, 2026, 9:35 PM ET Share Save Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 23:46 Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts
Donald Trump loves a deal, even if, at times, it’s just the idea of a deal. The president’s trade dispute with Canada continues to drive one of America’s closest allies into a closer relationship with its chief competition. Although Trump is insisting that “Canada wants to make a deal very badly,” there is very little evidence that’s true, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—enjoying broad national approval for his combative response to the American leader—looks to strengthen its alliances in Europe and Asia.
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