On the latest episode of WONK, Canada's former chief trade negotiator explains the 'ugly choices' around Trump's tariff threats, how they could upend global trade and what Canada can do

The question on everyone’s mind these days: What happens if the tariff-loving Donald Trump wins the U.S. election next month? Specifically, what does it mean for Canada, our side of the world’s biggest trading relationship? Host Edward Greenspon talks to Canada’s chief NAFTA negotiator, Steve Verheul, about the ‘ugly choices’ we face in dealing with a more protectionist America, changes in global trade and why Canada can’t just ‘sit back and wait’ to see what happens. 

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Listen to more episodes from Season 2 of WONK:

Janice Stein on what’s wrong with the world — and what Canada can do

Sean Speer on how governments can get stuff done

Raven Lacerte on a movement to end violence against women and children

Dr. Jane Philpott on getting every Canadian a family doctor

R.J. Simpson on why the North is hot right now 

David Campbell on what’s driving Atlantic Canada’s big boom

And see what you might have missed in Season 1 of WONK.