Chris Wilson-Smith

Chris Wilson-Smith, a trade expert and writer for The Globe and Mail, dives into Canada's trade landscape as U.S. tariffs loom. He discusses the significant barriers Canadian businesses face in diversifying their trade partners, especially smaller firms battling against giants. The complexities of political tensions with countries like India and China are explored. Furthermore, interprovincial trade challenges, particularly in alcohol sales, highlight the regulatory hurdles stifling Canadian growth, while the role of immigrant-led enterprises in the economy is emphasized.