Episode summary
The MeidasTouch episode centres on Canada’s escalating public posture in response to Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, presenting clips of statements from Canadian provincial premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney. British Columbia premier David Eby says US alcohol will not return to shelves in his province, describing the ban as a deliberate response to US pressure and arguing that capitulation would be “the wrong approach”.
Ontario premier Doug Ford urges a more aggressive counter-strategy if talks fail, saying Canada must “hit… tariff to tariff” and describing the US president as a bully. In one of the sharpest lines, Ford claims Canada is an “energy powerhouse” and says it “could dismantle the US” if Canada used its leverage across electricity and major commodity exports; he also references an expected economic impact he understands as “28 billion across the country”, with Ontario taking a large share.
Carney, in clips used by the programme, says provinces control their own alcohol measures and suggests any reversal should occur only as part of an overall settlement. He says Canada is seeking a comprehensive deal addressing strategic sectors (including steel, aluminium, forest products and automobiles), not a partial agreement. Carney adds that he spoke with Trump and agreed to intensify negotiations, while warning Canada will consider “all options” if the threatened tariffs come into force within the stated 29-day period. The host adds partisan commentary and includes a sponsor segment and book promotion.
