Daniel Covarrubias

An Interactive Op-Ed

The Infinity Loop

How perpetual uncertainty became North America’s new trade policy — and why it’s costing the continent $127 billion in hidden losses.

90
Days Until Next Extension
…and then another 90 days

The USMCA Paradox

Countries with a free-trade agreement pay more than those without one.

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Canada
USMCA Partner
35%
USMCA Member
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Mexico
USMCA Partner
30%
USMCA Member
Countries without FTAs
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European Union
No FTA
15%
No Agreement
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Japan
No FTA
15%
No Agreement
💡 The irony: USMCA partners face tariffs 2.3× higher than countries with no agreement.

The Precarity Premium

Beyond tariffs lies a hidden tax: the cost of perpetual uncertainty.

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Total Hidden Costs
$0B
Annual impact on North America
0% of the $127 B loop

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Break the Loop

North America pays a $127 billion uncertainty tax every year. Ending the 90-day cycle is the fastest stimulus money can’t buy.

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