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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 1H 18M

Precious hours remain as Canada-USA trade deadline looms

from The Vassy Kapelos Show · host iHeartRadio

Hours shy of Trump's tariff deadline, Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV's Mike LeCouteur, as trade officials from both sides of the border gather in Washington to try and finalize a deal. On today's show: Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, joins Vassy to discuss how the Auto sector is managing the trade war. Shaun Cathcart, a Senior Economist with the Canadian Real Estate Association, dissects the current state of the Canadian housing market. The Parti Quebecois says, until Donald Trump exits the White House, the idea of a referendum won't be on the table. Dimitris Soudas, a former Communications Director to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, delivers his reaction. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Todd Stafford, the owner of Brockville-based Northern Cables, joins Vassy to discuss how his business would fare if additional tariffs are imposed at Midnight.

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