Power & Politics | Is a 15% baseline tariff the best Canada can get from a U.S. trade deal?

U.S. President Donald Trump has struck two major trade deals in recent weeks — both with a baseline 15 per cent tariff on most goods. As the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. deal looms, former Quebec premier Jean Charest says that tariff rate could be the new precedent for countries like Canada. The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Elections Canada makes some changes to the ballot in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding after over 200 candidates registered to run. Power & Politics hears from one of those candidates.

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