Carney’s retaliatory tariffs ‘are very much a tax on ourself’: Trevor Tombe
The University of Calgary economist joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the impact of the government's trade measures
In an unexpected shift, the Canada-U.S. trade relationship has become increasingly strained as the U.S. has implemented higher tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, Canada has officially announced retaliatory tariffs set to take effect on September 8. The implications for the Canadian economy and the wisdom of this retaliatory action are subjects of debate.
The National Post's Rob Breakenridge sat down with Trevor Tombe, an economics professor at the University of Calgary and director of fiscal and economic policy at the School of Public Policy, to discuss the economic repercussions of this escalating trade war. Tombe explains that tariffs function as a kind of tax, placing the brunt of the burden on Canadian consumers and businesses.
Similarly, the U.S.'s aggressive tariffs will have a similar impact. The conversation will delve into the potential fallout from this trade war, exploring the concept of tax reform that the Carney government could employ to minimize the damage while simultaneously enhancing Canada's competitiveness and productivity.
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