Canada Wins at Booze but Did Trump Win at Bridge?
Summary
Jesse Brown and Douglas Saltis discuss Canada’s retaliatory alcohol boycott against the U.S., the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and the disappointing high prices of initial Chinese EV imports. They analyze Prime Minister Carney’s strategy to diversify trade partnerships amid economic uncertainty and manufacturing shifts to the U.S. The episode also covers Canada’s new defense procurement deals with Germany and AI mergers as part of a broader pivot away from reliance on American markets.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Waterloo event announcement
Canada's wine boycott and trade war retaliation
Gordie Howe International Bridge deal analysis
Manufacturing risks, defense procurement, and currency
Economic outlook and the 'vibe recession'
Cory Doctorow, Chinese EVs, and closing remarks
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