Mike wonders how by-elections and China affect the trade breakdown. A fascinating interview with tech entrepreneur and Garibaldi Capital’s Brent Holliday. A Quote of the Week that’s 250 years in the making, and this week’s Goofy shines a spotlight on stupid politicians.

Mike says our choices have made us vulnerable in negotiating US trade. Keystone’s Brett Rodway has two new recommendations for solid growth and dividends. Jon Borrill www.jonborrill.com has a few words about you and AI, plus a cool demonstration of what it can do. Plus, gold gets a boost from the US Treasury Secretary, with Rob Levy and Victor Adair.

Mike wonders if we’ve completely lost the plot. The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, dispels some supply-management myths and warns of out-of-control meat prices.

Mike says this poll result reflects a profound failure by both parents and the education system. Terry Glavin on Russia and China’s war on the West… while Canada sleeps. And don’t miss trade expert and Georgetown University’s Marc Busch on Trump’s latest big tariff move.

Mike says Bertrand Russell nailed it when he observed that “most people would rather die than think.” Trend Letter’s Martin Straith takes the pulse of sentiment on oil, gold, and silver. The Goofy Award goes to the most deserving recipient in decades.