U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse w/ Yves Engler

Escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada have reached a critical juncture, with the Canadian government suspending negotiations following the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney faces intense scrutiny for his alignment with U.S. geopolitical and economic interests, including drastic increases in military spending and the abandonment of digital services taxes. Activist Yves Engler characterizes Carney’s governance as a corporate-led agenda, exemplified by the upcoming CEO Summit in Toronto, which prioritizes the interests of global capital over public welfare. Engler further highlights the systemic repression of dissent, detailing his own legal battles following peaceful confrontations with media figures who support these policies. Ultimately, the discussion frames these developments as a broader pattern of Canadian subservience to Washington, undermining national sovereignty and exacerbating domestic inequality.