Discussing what the U.S. trade war means for Canada, both now and in the future
The “America First” policies of the new Trump administration have dramatically altered long-standing US trade relationships. Despite our status as a trusted ally and major trade partner, Canada has been a target in the brewing global trade war. The on-again-off-again nature of the tariff attacks makes it more difficult to develop a strong and sound response.
Join us at The Walrus Talks at Home: Tariffs to discuss what the upending of the postwar global trade order might mean for Canada. Which sectors and supply chains will be most impacted? How can small and medium-sized businesses – the backbone of our economy – survive in a rapidly shrinking market? How will the cost of living change, and how will workers be affected? How can Canada’s governments work with First Nations to build infrastructure quickly, to ensure crucial exports reach ports and terminals on time?
With nearly four more years before the next presidential election, Canada may be in the teeth of a very long trade war. Join us to discuss what “elbows up” means for Canadian consumers and businesses.
Hosted by Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director, The Walrus
Executive remarks from Carmine Starnino, Editor-in-Chief, The Walrus
Featuring
- Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Simon Gauldreault, Chief Economist and Vice President, Research, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Robet Jago, Freelance Journalist
- Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers at Atkinson Foundation
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