Fifty percent tariffs on Canadian alcohol and dairy land with a thirty day deadline attached, and the timing traces straight back to an awkward World Cup trophy photo that didn't go the American president's way.

Trump, Tariffs, and the World Cup Photo

A trophy ceremony ends with the American president inserted into a photo he had no business being in, and the next morning brings fresh tariffs on Canadian alcohol and dairy. The panel weighs whether this is retaliation, distraction, or both, and what it means for a prime minister who was elected to manage exactly this relationship.

Trust, Spending, and a Shrinking Runway

Approval numbers for the prime minister are still high but closing fast, and a headline about a hundred sixty thousand dollars in trip food costs becomes a flashpoint for a country watching grocery prices climb. The panel digs into whether this is a narrative problem or a genuine trust problem heading into the next election cycle.

Topics: Trump tariffs, World Cup diplomacy, Carney approval ratings, Gordy Howe Bridge, government spending

GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com

GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris

Originally aired on 2026-07-20

Fifty percent tariffs on Canadian alcohol and dairy land with a thirty day deadline attached, and the timing traces straight back to an awkward World Cup trophy photo that didn't go the American president's way.
Trump, Tariffs, and the World Cup Photo
A trophy ceremony ends with the American president inserted into a photo he had no business being in, and the next morning brings fresh tariffs on Canadian alcohol and dairy. The panel weighs whether this is retaliation, distraction, or both, and what it means for a prime minister who was elected to manage exactly this relationship.
Trust, Spending, and a Shrinking Runway
Approval numbers for the prime minister are still high but closing fast, and a headline about a hundred sixty thousand dollars in trip food costs becomes a flashpoint for a country watching grocery prices climb. The panel digs into whether this is a narrative problem or a genuine trust problem heading into the next election cycle.
Topics: Trump tariffs, World Cup diplomacy, Carney approval ratings, Gordy Howe Bridge, government spending
GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com
GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-20

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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