{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69cc1a3992d007a7658eee4e/6a2c42774fb5822b480c2d88?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canada. What happens to CUSMA now?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69cc1a3992d007a7658eee4e/1781285554837-bd034cf9-3875-40c3-b14e-fe3884629aa2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the turbulent state of Canada-U.S. trade relations following President Trump's assertion that the United States does not need Canada or a renewed CUSMA. They also analyze the shift from Prime Minister Carney's \"sovereignty economics\" toward a \"Fortress North America\" approach, exploring whether it signals a recognition of Canada's limited options. </p><p><br></p><p>In the second half, they critique the Carney government's embrace of state-directed capitalism, questioning whether state-led industrial policy can deliver economic growth or if market-based solutions remain superior despite global trends toward greater government intervention.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/</p><p><br></p><p>The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:</p><p><br></p><p>https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)</p><p><br></p><p>https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)</p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en</p><p><br></p><p>CREDITS:</p><p><br></p><p>Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer</p><p><br></p><p>Elia Gross - Editor</p><p><br></p><p>Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts</p>","author_name":"Hub Canada Media"}