What happens when your closest ally redraws the rules of global trade—and you’re not in the room?

In this episode of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie unpack Trump’s second-term tariff blitz, its shockwave effects on Canada, and the broader strategy reshaping the global economy. From “Liberation Day” to the rumored Mar-a-Lago Accords, we dive deep into how tariffs, deregulation, DOGE, and debt are being used as weapons of economic reinvention—and why Canada may be caught in the crossfire.

We trace the long fuse of U.S.-Canada trade history, examine the bold fiscal engineering behind Trump’s 2025 playbook, and ask the million-loonie question: Is Canada still a trusted ally—or just convenient collateral?

Plus, we reveal this week’s Bitcoin Scavenger Hunt location for 50,000 sats, highlight the real risks of policy nostalgia, and challenge the country to stop reacting—and start strategizing.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Trump’s tariff doctrine and the role of DOGE
• The economic logic (and political theatrics) behind the trade reset
• Canada’s precarious position—and possible pivot points
• The macro implications of a world trading on leverage, not loyalty

It’s not just about trade. It’s about power. And the future of North American influence.

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