DSR Daily September 8: Trade Wars: The Canadians Strike Back
Summary
Hosts David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss escalating US-Canada trade tensions, Trump’s controversial 9/11 absence, and the GOP’s Dallas midterm convention. They analyze the Social Security funding crisis, Germany’s far-right electoral gains, and Trump’s erratic executive orders. The episode also promotes an upcoming live podcast featuring political commentator Lee McGowan.
Topics discussed
Introduction and post-Labor Day context
Canada's retaliatory tariffs and the Bombardier controversy
Trump's aggressive stance and the North America map incident
Economic costs of the Iran war and election implications
GOP midterm convention in Dallas and voter turnout strategy
Criticism of the convention and Trump's absence from 9/11 events
Personal reflections on the 9/11 memorial and anniversary
Generational memory of 9/11 and long-term policy impacts
DSR Network Substack promotion and membership benefits
Backlash against renaming New Mexico to New America
Social Security funding crisis and proposals to raise payroll tax cap
AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt and far-right rise in Germany
Elon Musk's influence and challenges for European and US politics
Upcoming podcasts and live event with Lee McGowan
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