Elbows up, Canada

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Canada’s trade battle with the United States is officially
underway. But since it kicked off on Tuesday, there have been
near-constant twists and turns as U.S. President Donald Trump
switches up his motives, his tariffs and his exemptions for
Canadian trade.

So how big a hit is Canada’s economy taking in this fight?
Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand joins the program to discuss
the federal government’s response and her work dismantling
interprovincial trade barriers. Then, business owners share how
they’re adjusting to the shifting economic climate. Plus the
cross-border — and cross-party — married couple on how these
tense times are playing out in their household.

Also, the Liberals will crown their new leader this Sunday after
a six-week sprint. But with Trump’s tariffs looming large, what
does the road look like for the winner? Two political watchers
lay out what to keep an eye on as the leadership contest
concludes and Canada’s next prime minister takes office.

Finally, CBC’s defence correspondent returns from Latvia, where
Canadians were taking part in a military exercise. He describes
what the mood is like in the small Baltic state and what’s
keeping military commanders up at night.

This episode features the voices of:

Anita Anand, Minister of Internal Trade

Bill Butcher, Port City Brewing Company

Maggie Ori, Frankor Hydraulics

Melissa & Conrad Muhly

Shannon Proudfoot, columnist for The Globe and Mail

Paul Wells, author and podcaster

Murray Brewster, CBC’s defence correspondent