Provinces, small businesses brace for economic uncertainty
Summary
Host Susan Ormiston discusses the fallout from collapsed Canada-US trade talks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, who emphasizes defending sovereignty and diversifying trade. The episode also features small business owners Ben Edie and Joey Walsh, who describe the severe financial threats posed by new US tariffs on antennas and hockey sticks. They highlight the urgent need for flexible government support and express frustration over the instability affecting their operations.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: Trade negotiations collapse and PM's address
Interview with NB Premier Susan Holt on trade tensions
Trump's rhetoric and the goal of returning to negotiations
Doug Ford's comments and frustration with US trade policy
New Brunswick-Maine relations and JD Vance's comments
Energy exports to the US as a potential leverage tool
Federal support needs for businesses facing tariffs
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Impact on Ben Edie, owner of VF Comms in Alberta
Impact on Joey Walsh, founder of Hockey Stick Man Inc
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