Carney warns of tough times ahead as Canada hits back at U.S. tariffs
Summary
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. took effect as Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of tough times ahead. Former Ambassador Kirsten Hillman explained the breakdown in trade talks, noting the U.S. proposal threatened the viability of key Canadian sectors. Conservative House Leader Andrew Sheer demanded the release of economic analyses and criticized the government’s cost-of-living impacts, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh advocated for using energy exports as leverage and prioritizing worker supports over foreign investment.
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Katie Simpson on Canada's retaliatory tariffs and US response
Interview with Kirsten Hillman on trade negotiations and red lines
Interview with Andrew Sheer on Conservative opposition to tariffs
Mark Carney's forward guidance video on economic strategy
Interview with Avi Lewis on resource leverage and NDP priorities
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Panel discussion on tariff impacts, transparency, and future outlook
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