Canada taxes back
About this episode
This episode discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S., its historical context, and various economic perspectives.
Canada levied a range of tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday, escalating an ongoing trade war launched by President Donald Trump. It isn’t the first time the two countries have tiffed over trade, but it is, by at least one historian’s estimation, unprecedented. In this episode, we trace the neighboring nations’ historic partnership, and weigh what’s next. Plus: Small business owners report mixed economic outlook, ChatGPT recommends a made-up deodorant brand, and Monterey Park, California, models community-led data center resistance. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: The U.S. and Canada have had trade spats before, but this one might be different This California city became a model for resisting data centers Small business owners have mixed feelings about the economy How a fake deodorant brand got recommended by AI Brick-and-mortar bookstores are back
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