@McMaster experts available to discuss impacts of Canada-US tariffs on the economy and relations between otherwise friendly neighbours

McMaster experts available to discuss impacts of Canada-US tariffs on the economy and relations between otherwise friendly neighbours

Hamilton, ON, Feb. 3, 2025 – As Canada anticipates the initiation of across-the-board tariffs on exports to the US and prepares to implement reciprocal tariffs, McMaster University experts are available to discuss many aspects of their potential impacts.

Here’s a look at who’s available:

Don Abelson Professor, political science and Academic Director, Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement

Area of expertise: Canada-US relations

Email: [email protected]

Goran Calic

Associate professor of strategic management, DeGroote School of Business

Area of expertise: close trade relationship between Canada and the U.S., issues related to competitiveness

Email: [email protected]

William Huggins Assistant professor, finance & business economics

Area of expertise: impact of tariffs on Canadian economy and how Canada’s economic relationship with the U.S. has evolved

Email: [email protected]

Andrea Lawlor

Associate professor, Political Science

Area of Expertise: Canadian public policy, public opinion and the political implications for Canada.

Email: [email protected]

Colin Mang Assistant professor, economics

Area of expertise: the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Canadian consumers

Email: [email protected]

Greig Mordue

Associate Professor Engineering, Economics

Area of expertise: The complex and intertwined nature of North American auto manufacturing

Email: [email protected]

Pau Pujolas

Associate professor, Economics

Area of expertise:  International trade, including trade wars and tariffs; impacts of tariffs on GDP, monetary and fiscal policy

Email: [email protected]

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