What's at stake if Canada's trade talks fall apart?
Summary
Host Katie Simpson discusses intensifying Canada-US trade talks, where negotiators aim to present a deal to President Trump before an August 19 tariff deadline. Beth Burke of the Canadian-American Business Council warns of significant job losses if the USMCA is not renewed. The episode also covers Canada’s extended military deployment in Latvia to deter Russia and details a security stunt where Trump hid in a catering truck to avoid an alleged assassination threat.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Mile 0 Murders in Dawson Creek
Canada-US Trade Talks and Upcoming Tariff Deadline
CABC Report on CUSMA Jobs and Economic Impact
Canada's Military Deployment in Latvia Extended to 2031
Trump's Secret Plane Swap and Security Concerns
Promo for The Mile 0 Murders Podcast
Power Panel: Trade Negotiations and Political Fallout
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