Trade war threats: how do we respond

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Trump, Tariffs and Trade: The Real Risks

While some analysts believe Trump may not follow through, the potential impacts are too significant to ignore. These tariffs could disrupt tightly integrated supply chains, drive up costs for consumers, and risk a recession in Canada. Our panel of experts are here to help navigate these uncertain waters.

The conversation will include:

Risk of economic contraction in Canada.
Retaliatory Measures – which ones are realistic and how the government should support businesses.
Diversifying Canada's Trade Portfolio – which overseas trade partners can Canada look at to bolster its supply chain in the wake of tariffs.
Analyzing how these tariffs might affect demand for Canadian goods including disruptions to supply chains, opportunities to increase exports to markets seeking alternatives to U.S. goods, strategies to maintain competitiveness in a shifting global landscape.
Leveraging government programs for diversification and resilience.
Strengthening domestic and interprovincial trade networks.

Join us for this vital webinar to gain insights into navigating these challenges and preparing for a new global trade reality.

Cost: $25 | Secure Your Spot

Speakers:

Scott McNeil-Smith

Vice President, Manufacturing Sector Performance Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada (EMC)

In his 26th year with EMC, Scott has been a driving force in creating manufacturing sector programs and resources to help EMC members and sector industries, including EMC’s Energy, Green and Advanced Manufacturing initiatives, workforce development, labour market intelligence, and many others. Scott’s mission in life is to make exemplary contributions towards the success and prosperity of those around him, his work, his community and the stability, health and security of his family. At EMC, he applies this philosophy to EMC’s senior leadership team, strategic planning, design, and deployment of many industry-driven initiatives.

Ryan Greer

Vice President, Public Affairs and National Policy Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME)

Ryan has spent the last 15 years in senior public policy roles in Ottawa developing a sophisticated understanding of the Canadian policy and regulatory frameworks and the political forces shaping them. He has provided strategic communications and public affairs advice to some of Canada’s largest companies as a consultant at Hill and Knowlton Strategies and Senior Director at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He also spent nearly a decade working on Parliament Hill as a senior advisor to several federal cabinet ministers.

Douglas Porter

Chief Economist, Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Douglas Porter has over 30 years of experience analyzing global economies and financial markets. As Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group and author of the popular Talking Points, he oversees the macroeconomic and financial market forecasts and co-writes the firm’s weekly flagship publication, Focus.