For the love of tariffs: Amanda Lang on how Trump’s re-election will impact Canada

What's the Big Idea

For the love of tariffs: Amanda Lang on how Trump’s re-election will impact Canada:

UM president, Michael Benarroch and renowned business and political journalist Amanda Lang [BES/91] discuss what Canadians should expect following the results of the US election. How will Trump’s America first approach impact our trade relationship? Will he takes steps to erode academic freedom or freedom of the press? Which industries stand to benefit, and which may face challenges?

Amanda Lang [BES/91] is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. With over 25 years covering North America’s top business stories, alum Amanda Lang has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CBC, and now hosts “Taking Stock” on CTV. She’s not only a journalist but a keen observer of politics, leadership, and business in the global political landscape.

What's the big idea? is an award-winning podcast featuring President Michael Benarroch in conversation with some of today's big thinkers. Together, they unpack “the big idea” their work explores. The series features an exciting and diverse array of voices from the UM community contributing to the cultural, social and economic well-being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world.

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Sources:
CBC News: The National | Donald Trump’s return to power, November 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGsJKnQNsg
Forbes Breaking News, Trump Lays Out Economic Promises, October 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhZYn5dymBs

CTV News, ‘Canada will be absolutely fine’, November 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_NFUkq07Z0

Music
Adrenaline Rush, by Will Bonness, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Music