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.
Click to reveal the hidden costs 👇
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.