Battle Lines

Trump edition: The Canadians fighting back against annexation

Mar 21, 2025
Mark MacKinnon, Senior International Correspondent at The Globe and Mail, shares insights on Canadian fury towards Trump's annexation rhetoric. He discusses how the current political climate is intensifying nationalism among Canadians and shaping their identity. The podcast explores the historical parallels with geopolitical tensions like those in Ukraine and critiques media portrayals of these issues. MacKinnon also highlights the unforeseen impacts of the ongoing tariff war on Canadian industries and the evolving dynamics of Canada-U.S. relations.
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