Counter-Tariffs: Is Canada Hurting Itself to Hit Back?

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Canada is hitting back at the United States with counter-tariffs, but Carleton University business professor Ian Lee argues tariffs ultimately hurt the country imposing them as well as the country they’re meant to punish. He joins Evan to talk about the economic cost of Canada’s retaliation, whether there’s a better way to respond to Trump and why he believes getting back to a stable trade agreement with the U.S. has to remain Canada’s goal.
26 Aug 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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