Your World Tonight Unemployment in Canada, China tariffs, new Parkinson's treatment, and more
May 9, 2025
The podcast dives into the troubling rise of unemployment in Canada, largely influenced by U.S. tariffs, revealing stark impacts on manufacturing jobs. Tensions are flaring as Trump proposes an 80% tariff, inching towards dialogue with China. Meanwhile, an exciting new treatment for Parkinson's through adaptive deep brain stimulation shows promise in clinical trials. The discussion also touches on escalating conflicts between India and Pakistan, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting urgent global issues alongside new leadership within the Catholic Church.
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Trade War Hits Canadian Jobs
- Canadian job losses in manufacturing and trade sectors reveal real economic impacts of U.S. tariffs and trade war.
- Unemployment rose to levels not seen outside the pandemic, signaling growing job market pressures.
Engineering Grad Faces Job Struggles
- Ben Gooch, an engineering graduate, struggles with unemployment and takes a jobs below his qualification due to trade-affected market.
- His experience illustrates the personal toll of tariffs on Canadian job seekers in exposed sectors.
Potential Shift in U.S.-China Tariffs
- U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports may be reduced if trade talks in Geneva lead to concessions from China.
- Both sides show signs of willingness to negotiate, hinting at a potential easing of the trade war.