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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2025 · 29 MIN

What is Trump's tariff endgame?

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On Monday, after a long phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump put a pause on the tariffs that were supposed to come into effect the next day.The tariffs, 25 per cent on Canadian goods, and 10 per cent on Canadian energy products, have been delayed for at least 30 days. In return, Canada is implementing a billion dollar border plan, including 10,000 frontline personnel, and committing to appointing a fentanyl czar.Despite the reprieve, Trump has said little about what it would take to avoid the tariffs for good.CBC Washington correspondent Alex Panetta talks to guest host Jonathan Montpetit about why Trump keeps coming back to tariffs, and what his endgame might be with them.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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