Market Insights

Bismarck’s 19th-century declaration about the changing realities of geopolitics resonates today as the global economic order undergoes seismic shifts. For decades, Canada and the U.S. have shared a mutually beneficial trade relationship, underpinned by the post-Second World War framework of free trade agreements and multilateral cooperation. However, Donald Trump’s presidency revealed cracks in this foundation.

In today’s politically charged atmosphere, it can feel as though standing for anything less than radical extremes invites scorn. As we entered 2025, a surprising emergence of centrist economic policies is reshaping our political discourse, defying party lines and pushing back against the extremes that have dominated the conversation.

In our fast-paced world, we often overlook the long arc of evolution. With a new administration set to take control in Washington, it’s timely to reflect on the evolution of the U.S. dollar.