What impact is escalating trade tensions having on byelections?
Summary
This episode covers three federal by-elections in Canada, analyzing how the ongoing US trade war influences voter sentiment in Ontario, BC, and Quebec. Polling data suggests Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government benefits from public support for its stance against the Trump administration. The panel also discusses Trump’s controversial deal with Venezuela and debates whether Canada should impose retaliatory export taxes, concluding that such measures could harm Canada’s economic interests.
Topics discussed
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Federal By-elections in BC, Ontario, and Quebec
Polling Data on Trade War and Government Approval
US Midterm Election Impact of Tariffs
Trump's Venezuela Deal and Canadian Oil Market
Trump's Social Media Attacks on Canada
Canada's Strategy in the Trade Dispute
By-election Analysis and Conservative Leadership
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