Canada taxes back
Summary
This episode examines Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, drawing historical parallels to past trade conflicts and annexation rhetoric. It also covers the growing movement to ban data centers, highlighting Monterey Park’s successful ordinance and its influence on other communities. The report notes mixed sentiment among small businesses facing inflation and labor challenges, alongside a resurgence in brick-and-mortar bookstores. Finally, the segment explores how AI-driven shopping algorithms can be manipulated to rank fake products, raising questions about consumer trust and digital…
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Sponsor: Capital One Commercial Bank
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods
Historical context of US-Canada trade relations
Monterey Park becomes first US city to ban data centers
Small business owners report mixed economic outlook
Market numbers: Stocks fall on tariff news
Sponsor: Capital One Commercial Bank
How AI chatbots influence consumer product recommendations
The resurgence of independent and chain bookstores
Information sector loses 23,000 jobs in August
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