Episode 21: Trump’s 25% Tariff Could Wreck Canada’s Economy – Are We Ready?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks discuss major political and economic shifts, from Mark Carney & Chrystia Freeland’s surprising carbon tax reversal to BC’s new short-term rental registry. Plus, we break down how Trump’s 25% tariff on Canada & Mexico could impact trade, inflation, and interest rates. 00:00 - Intro 3:30 - Carbon Tax Debate8:31 - Short Term Rental Regulations in BC12:12 - Landlord and Tenant Dynamics17:30 - Inflation and Interest Rates Overview27:07 - Telecommunications and Competition in Canada29:12 - Impact on Trump's Tariffs on Canada32:50 - Electric Vehicles: Myths and Realitites 36:36 - Potential Economic Consequences of a Trade War39:44 - The TikTok Controversy and Data Privacy 44:43 - Consumer Rights and Corporate Accountability Unionization and Job Security in the Modern Economy 49:43 - Outro Follow Our Host Alex Pang Alex Shanks