Republican senator says 'this is the moment' to get a trade deal
Summary
CBC’s Power & Politics examines high-stakes Canada-US trade talks as officials meet in Washington ahead of a looming 50% tariff deadline. The episode features interviews with Senator Kevin Kramer and Quebec’s Louise Blais, who discuss negotiation momentum despite President Trump’s insults. Host Katie Simpson also covers the launch of Canada’s new foreign influence transparency registry and analyzes domestic political reactions to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade strategy.
Topics discussed
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Canada-US trade talks and Trump's 'nasty' comments
Interview with Sen. Kevin Kramer on trade momentum
Interview with Louise Blais on CUSMA and tariffs
Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner interview
Panel discussion on trade strategy and diversification
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