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Inside the U.S.-Canadian Trade War

The Warcast
Stephanie Carvin and Daisy Johnston
August 28, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Stephanie Carvin joins Daisy Johnston to unpack the escalating tariff war between Canada and the United States, sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. They explore how the partnership headed into economic conflict and what it will take for Canada and the United States to find their way back.

Image: The White House via Wikimedia Commons