Bill Hawkins

Bill Hawkins, Head of Trade and Investment at Sussex Strategy Group, dives into the impact of Trump's trade policies on global dynamics. He reveals how these policies shift the U.S. from a dominant power to a more ambiguous role in trade. The conversation highlights the growing need for Canada to adapt its strategies in a multipolar world, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. Hawkins also emphasizes the decline in trust between the U.S. and Canada, stressing the urgency for Canadian businesses to reassess trade agreements and navigate investment challenges.

Bill Hawkins, an advisor at the Canada-ASEAN Business Council and former chief of staff to Canada's international trade minister, shares his insights on China's aggressive tariffs on Canadian canola. He discusses how these tariffs reflect deeper trade tensions, particularly influenced by the U.S.-Canada trade disputes. Bill highlights the strategic implications for Canada’s trade policies and the need for a rethink in light of changing global dynamics. The conversation also touches on the intricate web of international trade relationships affecting Canada’s economy.