Political analyst helps make sense of Trump’s new auto tariff

CHCH News Anchor Matt Ingram speaks with political analyst Keith Leslie following Trump’s new 25 per cent automobile tariff announcement.

Leslie speaks about how the new auto tariffs could be a serious escalation in the trade war with the United States.

He also weighs in on the words of Ontario Premier Doug Ford following Trump’s tariff announcement, and how they reflect the feelings of the province’s auto industry.

Ingram also asks how the new tariffs could impact the federal election, and any of the party leaders’ campaigns.

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