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Gavin Fridell

@gavinfridell.bsky.social

Professor of Politics and Global Development Studies, coauthor of Trade Fetishism @Routledge, Rethinking Development Politics @ElgarPublishing and Global Libidinal Economy @SUNYPress || https://www.smu.ca/researchers/arts/profiles/gavin-fridell

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Martijn Konings@mkonings.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Wrote on the twilight of independent central banking (always a myth, but a plausible one for some time) for Jacobin. While central bankers "may want to stay out of politics, they simply have no moves left that do not contradict the neutrality they profess." jacobin.com/2026/05/wars...

The Era of Central Bank Independence Is Coming to an End

Central bank independence has been a sacred cow for the last generation in the major capitalist economies. Donald Trump’s appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair symbolizes the beginning of a new era ...

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Gavin Fridell@gavinfridell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Looking forward to this great event, organized by @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social! Come join us to talk about our new book, Trade Fetishism, with commentary from Dr. Laura Macdonald and Dr. Carlo Dade! June 25 (12 pm ET)

Trade and Investment Research Project@ccpa-tirp.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What is trade fetishism and how does it relate to the world around us. Come find out at a June 25 (12pm ET) book launch and conversation w/ authors @gavinfridell.bsky.social + Patrick Clark. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Gavin Fridell@gavinfridell.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Excited to announce our new co-authored book!! Trade Fetishism: Magical and Materialist Thinking in Global Political Economy. www.routledge.com/Trade-Fetish...

Trade Fetishism: Magical and Materialist Thinking in Global Political Economy

Trade Fetishism argues that “trade” not only meets material goals, but also simultaneously works as a fantasy that seeks to satisfy and soothe our unconscious desires and anxieties. Countering the ide...

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Trade and Investment Research Project@ccpa-tirp.bsky.social · 8mo ago

New from @ccpabc.bsky.social researcher Stuart Trew (i.e., me). Some thoughts on the trade and diplomatic outcomes and possibilities, including question of #CUSMA review/Can-US relations. #cdnpoli #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Canada resets relations with China - CCPA

Prime Minister Carney can be pleased with the results of his first official visit to China. Through a temporary trade truce, and a list of political, economic and cultural MOUs, the federal government...

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Global Reporting Centre@globalreportingcentre.org · 10mo ago

In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY

To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA

With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum, lum

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Global Reporting Centre@globalreportingcentre.org · 10mo ago

In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY

To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA

With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum, lum

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Gavin Fridell@gavinfridell.bsky.social · 11mo ago

My take on why Canada needs to ramp up green steel and iron, if it wants to truly be a clean energy "superpower." Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."

Trade and Investment Research Project@ccpa-tirp.bsky.social · 11mo ago

From @gavinfridell.bsky.social for @policyalternatives.ca: "Given calls from labour + industry for a more coordinated, economy-wide response..., CAN should not overlook the value of green steel + iron in nat'l development + trade diversification plans." www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Global Reporting Centre@globalreportingcentre.org · 11mo ago

Happening Saturday! See nearly a decade's worth of investigation into global supply chains depicted by a series of art billboards along the Arbutus Greenway. Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour. bit.ly/48GdP0H

Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)

Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist!

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Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University@smuarts.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social is one of the collaborators involved in 'Ripples', a billboard art project on display in Vancouver! Dr. Fridell is a faculty member in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. Learn more: globalreportingcentre.org/ripples/ #artswithimpact

Global Reporting Centre@globalreportingcentre.org · 11mo ago

Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x

Global Reporting Centre@globalreportingcentre.org · 11mo ago

Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x

Ripples - Global Reporting Centre

Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...

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Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University@smuarts.bsky.social · last yr.

As Canada's provincial and territorial premiers arrived in Huntsville for a summit on U.S. tariffs, SMU's Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social joined Todd Battis at @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social yesterday to discuss the latest developments. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... #cdnpoli #uspoli #artswithimpact

Political scientist on trade talks

Political scientist Gavin Fridell discusses the latest developments in the trade war.

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Trade and Investment Research Project@ccpa-tirp.bsky.social · last yr.

Canada has "an opportunity to become a leader in refusing to import goods produced with forced labour by taking up civil society demands and aligning with other countries taking action to protect workers globally." #usmca #cdnpoli #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

As the U.S. drops the ball on forced labour, Canada must pick it up - CCPA

Almost five years after Canada’s July 2020 ban on importing goods produced using forced labour, we have very little to show for it. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) reports that roughly 50 shipm...

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