Trade and tariff policies between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries are in flux, presenting significant risks of both higher prices and slower growth. Understanding the interests and intentions behind the U.S. trade push is crucial for framing the potential impact on lumber, housing, interest rates, the dollar, equity markets, and more. Join top-ranked economist Jason Schenker for this exclusive member briefing and discussion about the risks, challenges, and opportunities following the Realpolitik application of U.S. trade and tariff policies. Bloomberg News has ranked Jason the #1 forecaster in the world in 27 different financial and economic categories since 2011. A bestselling author and professional speaker, Jason advises industry groups, private and public companies, and institutional investors with his award-winning research, executive briefings, and high-value board presentations. His latest book is Cold War Two: Navigating a New Era of Uncertainty for the Economy, Finance, Energy, Technology, Trade, and Supply Chain. Jason is an advisor to the U.S. State Department, an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and adjunct faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at U.S. Special Operations Command. He frequently appears on Bloomberg Television, CNBC, BNN, CNN, and the BBC. Speaker: Jason Schenker, Top-ranked Economist, Leading Futurist, Bestselling Author, President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute

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