Published:November 14, 2024
From tariffs to tax cuts, Americans, Canadians and people around the world are thinking through the implications of Donald Trump’s proposed economic plans. Host Edward Greenspon talks to Brett House, a professor at Columbia Business School and a former deputy chief economist at Scotiabank about the major flaws in Trumponomics, why CUSMA sowed doubt in the minds of investors and how Taylor Swift’s tour helps explain some of the economic trends of today.
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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
Steve Verheul on what a Trump victory could mean for Canada
Alex Himelfarb on what’s behind ‘the Age of Crisis’
U.S. election special: What Trump’s big win means for Canada
And see what you might have missed in Season 1 of WONK.
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