Joseph Steinberg

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.

Joseph Steinberg, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, dives into President Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films and their implications for Canada's film industry. He discusses how government subsidies have spurred Canada's production boom and the economic rationale behind them. Steinberg also explores the disruptive effects of movie productions on local communities and critiques the potential downsides of reducing these subsidies, highlighting the complexities of trade negotiations with the U.S.