U.S. President Donald Trump has paused proposed 50% tariffs as trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. continue. While the pause offers a bit of relief for industry leaders, many questions remain about which products could still be impacted and what the final deal will look like. Todd Stafford, President of Northern Cables, joins us from Brockville, Ontario to discuss the potential impact on Canadian businesses and suppliers who rely on U.S. trade.
Marc Patrone is joined by Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada executive director Ves Sobot to discuss the Liberals’ apparent energy policy reversal, Canada’s untapped oil potential, and what it means for energy security and future trade negotiations with the United States.
As vehicle exports fall to pandemic-era lows and Canada’s trade deficit surges, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre heads to Detroit, Texas and New York to push for stronger Canada–U.S. trade ties.