Trump Just Turned Canada Into an Enemy — Carney Is Fighting Back (ft. Anne Applebaum)
Summary
Jessica Tarlov hosts Anne Applebaum to discuss the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war, which Applebaum frames as a zero-sum strategy threatening Canadian sovereignty. They analyze Europe’s shift toward strategic autonomy amid U.S. withdrawal from global leadership, the stagnation of the Iran conflict, and Israel’s diplomatic isolation. The conversation also covers Ukraine’s reliance on European support, the rise of drone warfare, and concerns over press freedom under the current administration.
Topics discussed
Intro: RAM shortage, Pixel phones, and gadget repair
U.S.-Canada trade war and tariff collapse
European reaction to U.S. isolationism and alliance shifts
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Iran conflict, regional power shifts, and Israel's stance
Press freedom crackdowns and Stars and Stripes controversy
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Ukraine war: Corruption, drone warfare, and U.S. withdrawal
Global perception of U.S. decline and political instability
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