Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new 50% tariffs
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The episode discusses the Trump administration's new tariffs on Canada and the implications for trade.
The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods ranging from cement to hockey sticks. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Natasha Sarin of the Yale Budget Lab. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Geoff Bennett
Guest: Natasha Sarin
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Organizations: Trump administration, Yale Budget Lab
Places: Canada, American
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