Furious Canada Blasts Trump and Kills Maple MAGA
Summary
The episode analyzes Canada’s economic retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs, highlighting a sharp decline in Canadian tourism spending in the US. It contrasts Prime Minister Carney’s diplomatic success and rising popularity with the collapse of the "Maple MAGA" movement led by Pierre Poiliev. Data reveals plummeting Canadian confidence in the US, while Canada strengthens trade ties with global partners like Mexico and ASEAN nations.
Topics discussed
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Canada's boycott of US hospitality and travel decline
Trump's tariffs and Mexico-Canada solidarity
The collapse of 'Maple MAGA' and Pierre Poiliev's polling
PM Carney's press conference with Danielle Smith
Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
Carney's strategy: Middle power unification
Trade negotiations and the Gordie Howe Bridge
Expanding trade with ASEAN and wildfire response
Polling data on Canadian views of the US and Trump
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