Economics expert explains the U.S. tariff impact on Canadians
Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, explains how U.S. tariffs might impact Canadians' wallets and housing prices. If you have questions about topics in the news, email Ask@cbc.ca.
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