Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada by hundreds of billions annually is central to his argument for annexation, but experts say it’s misleading.His figures fluctuate—ranging from $100 billion to $250 billion—but the U.S.’s actual trade deficit with Canada was $63 billion in 2024, far lower than his claims.Guest: Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada by hundreds of billions annually is central to his argument for annexation, but experts say it’s misleading. His figures fluctuate—ranging from $100 billion to $250 billion—but the U.S.’s actual trade deficit with Canada was $63 billion in 2024, far lower than his claims. Guest: Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. “subsidizes” Canada by hundreds of billions annually is central to his argument for annexation, but experts say it’s misleading.His figures fluctuate—ranging from $100 billion to $250 billion—but the U.S.’s actual trade deficit with Canada was $63 billion in 2024, far lower than his claims.Guest: Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Does the US subsidize Canada?

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Mornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.   

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