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Are the US and Canada in an all-out trade war?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney states: "We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they've asked." Following the breakdown of trade negotiations over the weekend, President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel, effective January 1st, leaving a four-month negotiating period before midterm elections.
Can a deal be reached? And why are these new tariffs distinct from previous ones struck down by the Supreme Court?
Additionally, as US national debt surpassed $40 trillion—roughly doubled since Trump's first term—Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent failed to intervene in the bond market.
- What options does Trump have for intervention?
- Could military intervention be on the table?
- Can AI-driven growth alleviate government borrowing issues?
Hosts:
- Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
- Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
- Marianna Spring, Senior Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent
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Production:
- Alix Pickles and Beth Ashmead (episode producers)
- Dafydd Evans (technical producer)
- Purvee Pattni (series producer)
- Sam Bonham (senior news editor)