The Canada Trade War Might Actually Cost Trump More Than It Costs Canada
Summary
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the escalating US-Canada trade war, arguing that Trump’s tariffs are economically self-defeating while Canada strategically pivots toward China and Arctic routes. They analyze the low-turnout RNC midterm convention, noting Republican anxiety and the DNC’s missed opportunity to counter-program with a strong 2028 slate. The hosts also critique the stay-at-home parent tax credit as a flawed demand-side policy and examine new reports that Netanyahu was warned of the October 7 attack, drawing parallels between the leaders’ erosion of global trust.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: Alumni Ventures and Justworks
Book pre-orders and the difficulty of writing vs marketing
Canada-US trade tensions and tariff impacts
US diplomatic failures and geopolitical alliances
Strategic importance of the Arctic and supply chains
Canadian public resolve vs US political division
Sponsorship: Upwork and Quo
RNC Midterm Convention: Low attendance and speaker list
Democratic counter-programming and missed opportunities
DNC fundraising struggles and infrastructure issues
Charlie Kirk's legacy and gender dynamics in politics
Netanyahu, Israel's security failures, and regional risks
Sponsorship: Deepgram and Fetch
Lightning round: McConnell's health and term limits
Stay-at-home parent tax credit and childcare supply
Sponsorship: Justworks and Fetch
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