Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas OMG! Canada PM DROPS THE HAMMER on Trump in ASIA
Oct 28, 2025
Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and Canada, discusses Canada-U.S. trade dynamics and highlights the nation’s readiness to negotiate while deepening ties elsewhere. He warns that Canada's strategic importance as a supplier could shift leverage away from the U.S. Doug Ford, Ontario’s Premier, defends a controversial ad aimed at Americans, arguing it highlights how tariffs are essentially taxes that hurt them. Both guests provide insights on the tension surrounding trade negotiations with Trump, making it a riveting discussion.
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Canada Ready But Diversifying Partnerships
- Mark Carney frames Canada as ready to negotiate but prepared to deepen other international partnerships.
- He warns that Canada will build domestic capacity and alternative alliances if the U.S. remains unwilling to engage.
Canada's Supply Role Is Strategically Vital
- Carney highlights Canada's critical role supplying aluminum, energy, and other inputs to the U.S. economy.
- He implies ripping supply chains would be costly and may not serve U.S. strategic priorities like AI development.
Build Domestic Resilience With Investment
- Carney advises building domestic resilience through investment to reduce vulnerability to foreign policy shocks.
- He says Canada will unleash large investments at home to safeguard its economy regardless of U.S. decisions.