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: abelsond@mcmaster.ca
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: calicg@mcmaster.ca
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: hugginsw@mcmaster.ca
Associate professor, Political Science
Area of Expertise: Canadian public policy, public opinion and the political implications for Canada.
Email: andrea.lawlor@mcmaster.ca
Colin Mang Assistant professor, economics
Area of expertise: the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Canadian consumers
Email: colinmang@mcmaster.ca
Associate Professor Engineering, Economics
Area of expertise: The complex and intertwined nature of North American auto manufacturing
Email: mordueg@mcmaster.ca
Associate professor, Economics
Area of expertise: International trade, including trade wars and tariffs; impacts of tariffs on GDP, monetary and fiscal policy
Email: pujolasp@mcmaster.ca
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