Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Michael Smerconish sits down with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump’s tariffs, the increasingly strained U.S.-Canada relationship, and whether America’s closest neighbor has actually been taking advantage of the United States.
Cohen argues that the premise behind many of the tariffs doesn’t hold up — and says American consumers and businesses ultimately bear their cost. He also addresses Canada’s defense spending, gives President Trump credit for pushing NATO allies to spend more, and explains why he believes the U.S.-Canada alliance can still recover.
Canadian callers join the conversation to explain how attitudes toward the United States are changing north of the border — and why some Canadians are already changing where they travel, shop and do business.
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 507-478-7579 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/smerconish *Paid Partnership*
Michael Smerconish sits down with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump’s tariffs, the increasingly strained U.S.-Canada relationship, and whether America’s closest neighbor has actually been taking advantage of the United States.
Cohen argues that the premise behind many of the tariffs doesn’t hold up — and says American consumers and businesses ultimately bear their cost. He also addresses Canada’s defense spending, gives President Trump credit for pushing NATO allies to spend more, and explains why he believes the U.S.-Canada alliance can still recover.
Canadian callers join the conversation to explain how attitudes toward the United States are changing north of the border — and why some Canadians are already changing where they travel, shop and do business.
