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Joseph Steinberg

University of Toronto economist. Specializes in the study of trade, macroeconomics, and industrial organization.

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Sep 5, 2025 • 21min

Who are the winners and losers of Trump's tariffs?

Joseph Steinberg, an economist from the University of Toronto specializing in trade and macroeconomics, dives into the mixed impacts of Trump's tariffs. He reveals how these policies could help low-tech sectors like toy manufacturing while hurting higher-value industries such as automobiles. Steinberg also discusses the broader implications for Canadian manufacturing and the complexities of job creation versus loss, illustrating the nuanced trade-offs that come with increasing tariffs. Get ready to rethink the effects of these economic policies!
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Jul 28, 2025 • 17min

How will Europe's trade deal impact Trump's negotiations with Canada?

Joseph Steinberg, a professor of economics at the University of Toronto, dives into the potential fallout if Canada doesn't strike a trade deal with the U.S. by the looming August deadline. He examines the fiscal crisis that could arise from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discusses the complexities of tariffs and their implications for U.S.-Canada relations. Steinberg also unpacks how consumer sentiment and political perceptions intertwine with tariffs, and he offers insights into the delayed effects on inflation caused by Trump's trade policies.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 15min

What Trump wants to gain from his latest tariff threat

Joseph Steinberg, an economics associate professor at the University of Toronto, dives into Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada. He explains how these tariffs are more about negotiation leverage than actual production shifts. Canada isn't uniquely targeted; other countries are similarly affected. Steinberg highlights that despite the proposed 35% tariff, many imports might still qualify for exemptions under the USMCA, limiting their impact. He also discusses the strategic nature of these tariffs and their long-term effects on production decisions.

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