Former Advisor Questions Canada's Trade Strategy Amid U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed almost a month ago, resulting in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and additional U.S. tariffs this week. Sean Speer, a former senior economic advisor to Stephen Harper, questioned whether Canada should have walked away from the trade negotiations.
From cbc.ca
Why it matters
The ongoing trade tensions and tariffs between the U.S. and Canada create uncertainty regarding bilateral commerce. Speer's commentary reflects debate over the economic path chosen by Mark Carney's government.
From cbc.ca
Who's involved
- Sean SpeerCanadian academic and political commentator who served as a senior economic advisor to Stephen Harper
- Stephen HarperFormer Prime Minister of Canada to whom Sean Speer served as a senior economic advisor
- Mark CarneyCurrent Prime Minister of Canada whose government walked away from the trade deal
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The entities involved
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Stephen Harper
22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015
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