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In this 60-minute audio session, we take a closer look at the evolving dynamics of global trade wars—examining major tensions, policy decisions, and their broader impact on international commerce. Centered on the recent U.S.-Canada trade disputes, the session also examines how these conflicts send ripple effects across the global economy.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how trade policies shape global supply chains, influence industry competitiveness, and affect financial markets, impacting investor confidence, fueling market volatility, and driving shifts in currencies, interest rates, and capital flows. These financial dimensions are considered within the broader context of economic resilience and shifting global alliances.

Whether you’re overseeing cross-border operations, advising on trade policy, or monitoring international markets, this session provides timely insights to help navigate today’s complex and interconnected trade landscape.

Topics Include:

• Introduction 
• The US-Canada Trade War 
• The Implication of Trade Wars on Financial Markets 
• The Human Impact
• The Future of Trade 
• Recap & Reflection

Note: This content will be available on May 15, 2025.

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In this session, learners will:

• Understand what trade wars are, how they start, and how tariffs and trade barriers are used as tools in economic disputes.
• Explore the main issues in the U.S.-Canada trade conflict, including disagreements over tariffs, dairy products, and auto trade.
• Learn how trade tensions can rise even between close partners, creating challenges for industries and disrupting supply chains.
• Understand how trade wars affect financial markets, influencing investor confidence, market stability, exchange rates, and interest rate expectations.
• Recognize the global ripple effects of trade disputes, where decisions between major economies can impact workers and industries in other countries.
• Consider the human side of trade wars, especially how workers, small businesses, and consumers are affected by shifting trade policies.