What Canada's bridge deal with Trump could mean for future negotiations

What Canada's bridge deal with Trump could mean for future negotiations

Author: CBC July 15, 2026 Duration: 46:07

Former UN ambassador and premier of Ontario Bob Rae tells Power & Politics that U.S. President Donald Trump's deal with Canada to open the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is a distorted power move. Plus, midterm elections loom in the U.S. as the death of one Republican senator and the illness of another change dynamics in Washington. P&P hears from Semafor's David Weigel.


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Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 50

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Carney says he still regularly talks to Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:24
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is always ready to sit down for formal negotiations with the U.S. and believes a 'mutually beneficial deal' is still possible for both sides. But as Canada considers its next steps,…
Trump hits back at Canada. Should Carney respond? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:45
U.S. President Donald Trump is striking back against Canada's counter-tariffs — banning the import of most Canadian booze, motorcycles and some dairy products while slapping tariffs on even more Canadian goods. Power & P…
Carney warns of tough times ahead as Canada hits back at U.S. tariffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:05
As the trade war escalates and Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. take effect, Prime Minister Mark Carney warns it won't be easy. Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman weighs in on the moment…
Byelections, pipelines and a trade war: Summer 2026 wrapped [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:04
While MPs are due back in Ottawa as the summer season comes to a close, there was no break in politics these past few months. A special holiday edition of the Power Panel is here to catch up on all that's happened and lo…
Carney claps back at 'unelected' Trump officials [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
Prime Minister Mark Carney dismisses ‘appointed, unelected cabinet members in the United States’ following comments claiming he blew up trade talks for his own personal political gain. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson touts l…
Federal government extends gas tax holiday into 2027 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the Liberal government will extend the federal fuel excise tax holiday until the end of January 2027. How much will this help everyday Canadians? Power & Politics sp…
What impact is escalating trade tensions having on byelections? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:03
Canadians vote in three federal byelections, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity during trade tension with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump targets Canada after securing control of Venezuela's…