Trade Tensions Threaten Canada’s Economic Stability

Explore the potential long-term impacts of trade uncertainties between Canada and the U.S. on Canada's economy, as analyzed by RBC Senior Economist Claire Fan. Despite planned business investments, the stagnation in real investment since 2005 poses risks to productivity and living standards. This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of trade policies and economic health, emphasizing the need for strategic investment to secure Canada's future. Sources: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2025/02/26/weak-productivity-trade-issues-could-spur-structural-damage-in-the-economy-economist/ https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/argentinas-gdp-shrank-18-in-2024-less-than-expected.phtml https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/us-rate-cut-expectations-grow-as-economic-data-sours-202502261019 https://buenosairesherald.com/economics/argentine-economy-shrinks-by-1-8-in-mileis-first-year-as-president Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Weak productivity, trade issues could spur ‘structural damage’ in the economy: economist (00:03:41) Argentina's GDP shrank less than expected in 2024 (00:06:53) US rate cut expectations grow as economic data sours (00:09:45) Argentine economy shrinks by 1.8% in Milei’s first year as president