About this episode

The episode discusses the potential renegotiation of the USMCA trade deal and the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge in Detroit.

The White House wants to renegotiate trade terms with Canada and Mexico, creating uncertainty for businesses, including auto makers. Plus, the Gordie Howe Bridge is finally set to open in Detroit, though a crony political intervention was no help.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Gigot

Topics covered

• trade
• USMCA
• Canada
• Mexico
• infrastructure
• politics
• auto industry

Keywords

• USMCA
• trade deal
• Canada
• Mexico
• Gordie Howe Bridge
• Detroit
• auto makers
• political intervention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The White House

Places: Canada, Mexico, Detroit, Michigan, Gordie Howe Bridge

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