Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei

Producer: Liu Chang

Trump’s at it again — slapping steep new tariffs on dozens of countries, even his closest trade partners. He says it’s about fairness and national security. Critics say it’s politics and power plays.

We dig into:

• Canada in the crosshairs — why Trump’s blaming fentanyl and Palestine policy, and how Ottawa is reacting.
• Winners and losers — small Canadian firms feeling the squeeze, U.S. farmers and whiskey makers caught in the crossfire.
• The global picture — why the world economy hasn’t cracked yet, and why China’s trade game is still strong.
• The sticky truth — once tariffs go up, they’re hard to take down. Future presidents might not have an easy way out.

Timeline:

00:31 – What’s behind Trump’s latest tariff hike

01:12 – Canada’s case: trade deals, politics, and pushback

04:34 – The broader impact on U.S., Canada, and beyond

05:08 – Is Trump “winning” the trade war?

06:54 – Closing thoughts

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