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Bill's Beat: Trump's looming tariff deadline...

Aug 17, 2026 · 17m

Summary

Rob Fay hosts Bill Tillman to discuss escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, focusing on tariffs, dairy quotas, and the political standoff over lifting the U.S. alcohol ban. The conversation shifts to BC politics, analyzing Peter Milobar’s departure from the Conservatives and the potential rise of a centrist third party. Finally, they cover Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s public safety plebiscite and the opposition’s controversial walkout at city council.

Topics discussed

Introduction and US-Canada tariff tensions Provincial lines in the sand and midterm politics Peter Milibar's departure and BC political shifts Listener call on trade concessions and dairy Resurrecting BC Liberals vs Centre BC Vancouver plebiscite and council walkout
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