Watch: how to avoid the worst outcomes on Canada, exporters and the markets in Trump's tariff war
Published Apr 05, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 1 minute read

As the world and markets wake to the full impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global “reciprocal” tariffs, FP Video sits down with the CEOs of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Starlight Capital, plus an associate professor from the Sprott School of Business, to discuss how investors, manufacturers and Canada can make the most out of the trade war turmoil.
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