Your gut feeling about the trade war is probably right
Summary
This episode explores the economic fallout of the U.S.-Canada trade war, featuring street interviews in Vancouver that highlight widespread anxiety over housing, jobs, and personal finances. Matt Galloway speaks with Ron Wells of the United Steelworkers regarding Stelco’s decision to idle its Hamilton plant and cut up to 500 jobs, prompting calls for the government to hold the parent company accountable under the Investment Canada Act. The discussion also includes insights from Deloitte’s chief economist, Don Desjardins, who warns of a significant economic slowdown and reduced consumer conf…
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Canadians in Vancouver share economic worries
Interview: Stelco layoffs and US trade war impact
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US bans imports; Canada refuses to apologize
Deloitte report: Canada's economic slowdown forecast
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