In this conversation, Luke Savage, a Toronto-based journalist and author who critiques liberalism, dives deep into Canada–U.S. trade dynamics. He discusses how NAFTA reshaped economies, entrenching corporate power and driving inequality. Savage highlights the negative impacts of free trade on manufacturing jobs and democratic control. He argues for a new trade approach focusing on workers' rights and community interests, emphasizing the need for redesigned agreements that prioritize social, labor, and environmental standards.
