Episode 21: Trump’s 25% Tariff Could Wreck Canada’s Economy – Are We Ready?
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In this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks discuss major political and economic shifts, from Mark Carney & Chrystia Freeland’s surprising carbon tax reversal to BC’s new short-term rental registry. Plus, we break down how Trump’s 25% tariff on Canada & Mexico could impact trade, inflation, and interest rates.
00:00 - Intro
3:30 - Carbon Tax Debate
8:31 - Short Term Rental Regulations in BC
12:12 - Landlord and Tenant Dynamics
17:30 - Inflation and Interest Rates Overview
27:07 - Telecommunications and Competition in Canada
29:12 - Impact on Trump's Tariffs on Canada
32:50 - Electric Vehicles: Myths and Realitites
36:36 - Potential Economic Consequences of a Trade War
39:44 - The TikTok Controversy and Data Privacy
44:43 - Consumer Rights and Corporate Accountability
Unionization and Job Security in the Modern Economy
49:43 - Outro
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