Trade Panel: Tariffs & Geopolitical Chaos | Ian Lee & Charmaine Goddeeris

About this episode

A discussion on tariffs, geopolitical chaos, and the economic relationship between Canada and the US featuring Ian Lee and Charmaine Goddeeris.

The Panelists: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University + Charmaine Goddeeris, Director of Customs & International Trade, BDO Canada As trade tensions persist and geopolitical instability adds fresh uncertainty to global markets, Dan and Michael bring together two of Canada's sharpest voices on tariffs, cross-border strategy and the shifting economic relationship with the US. Ian Lee and Charmaine Goddeeris offer a candid, high-level discussion on what Canadian business leaders should be watching heading into Q2: the likely shape of the next USMCA/CUSMA negotiation, the limits of trade diversification, the growing importance of natural resources and critical minerals, and the need for Canadian firms to make harder pivots for resilience, competitiveness and risk management. It is a wide-ranging discussion about negotiation, economic realism and the policy choices that will shape Canada's position in a more volatile world. Join us for conversations with founders, innovators and leaders who embody Canada's entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2009, we are Canada's longest-running broadcast profiling entrepreneurs, now in your podcast feed. To support the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Michael

Guests: Ian Lee, Charmaine Goddeeris

Topics covered

• tariffs
• geopolitical instability
• trade strategy
• USMCA negotiations
• economic resilience
• natural resources
• risk management

Keywords

• tariffs
• geopolitical chaos
• trade tensions
• USMCA
• economic strategy
• natural resources
• Canadian business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, BDO Canada, USMCA, CUSMA

Places: Canada, US

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