Trump, Tariffs and Canada’s Next Move

Canada’s trade relationship with the United States is facing major challenges. In this replay of a live episode recorded on Friday August 28, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern break down Canada’s trade war with the U.S., the impact of tariffs, and what it all means for the Canadian economy.They explore how tariffs and trade tensions could affect Canadian jobs, businesses, inflation, housing, taxation, financial markets, and economic stability while answering questions directly from the live audience.Whether you’re a policymaker, investor, business owner, or simply trying to understand what’s happening to Canada’s economy, this conversation offers context and analysis on some of the biggest economic issues facing Canadians today.In this episode:Canada’s trade war and economic relationship with the U.S.The impact of tariffs on the Canadian economyHow trade uncertainty could affect housing and affordabilityTaxation and government policyFinancial markets and economic stabilityWhat tariffs could mean for Canadian businesses and consumersLive audience questions and answersWhat Canadians should be watching as trade tensions evolveWatch the full conversation for an in-depth discussion of Canada’s economic outlook and the challenges ahead.#Canada #CanadianEconomy #Tariffs #TradeWar #USCanada #CanadianPolitics #Housing #Economy #Inflation #MikeMoffatt #CaraSternChapters:00:00 Introduction to the Trade Dispute02:12 Tariffs and the New NAFTA04:23 Labeling, Language, and Trade Strategy06:40 Canada's Trade Diversification Challenges08:36 Taxing the Wealthy and Intergenerational Equity12:30 Interprovincial Trade Barriers and Alcohol16:38 Impacts on Housing and Construction23:57 US Bonds and Canadian Investment36:12 Bank of Canada and Interest Rate Policy42:17 Government Support for Small Housing44:37 Development Charges and Urban Planning46:21 Closing Remarks and Next StepsHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/