The Evan Bray Show - Dr. Devan Mescall - February 11th, 2025

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It's official. The United States has now placed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum goods imported to the U.S., after President Donald Trump signed executive orders yesterday, putting the tax into motion. While Canada isn't specifically being targeted, Canadians can expect to feel an effect, though the extent of which is still being speculated. Dr. Devan Mescall, professor and Edwards enhancement chair in business at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to walk through what this tariff will mean for Canadians.
11 Feb 2025 9AM English Canada News Commentary

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