Published:October 24, 2024
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.
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