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What the new American economy means for Canada

If history repeats itself, we can expect a Conservative majority next year, which will compel the Liberals to reorient their policy framework for the return of protectionism, resulting in a complete overhaul of Canadian industrial and trade policy by the end of the decade.

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August 12, 2024

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What the new American economy means for Canada

If history repeats itself, we can expect a Conservative majority next year, which will compel the Liberals to reorient their policy framework for the return of protectionism, resulting in a complete overhaul of Canadian industrial and trade policy by the end of the decade.

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