Western University experts are available to provide insight on the potential fallout of U.S. President Trump saying he has terminated trade talks with Canada.
Impacts of tariffs
Andreas Schotter
Professor, Ivey Business School
Areas of expertise: Canada-U.S. trade relations, impact of tariffs, international business, emerging markets.
Fraser Johnson
Professor, Ivey Business School; Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair
Areas of expertise: Impact of tariffs on the automotive sector, supply chains and food prices.
Mahmood Nanji
Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow, Ivey Business School; former Associate Deputy Minister at Ontario’s Ministry of Finance
Areas of expertise: Tariffs, interprovincial trade, development of budgets, tax administration.
International Trade and Law
Chios Carmody
Professor, Law; Canadian National Director, Canada-United States Law Institute
Areas of expertise: Legality of Trump’s tariff threats, international law, international trade law and international business transactions. Can do interviews in French.
Jennifer Farrell
Assistant Professor, Law
Areas of expertise: Digital services taxes, tax-related World Trade Organization law and international tax law.
Political Impact and Leadership
Matt Lebo
Professor, Political Science
Areas of expertise: Trump’s governing style, Canada-U.S. relations, American domestic politics, the presidency, congressional elections and political parties in Congress.
Laura Stephenson
Professor and Chair, Political Science
Areas of expertise: Canadian politics, voter attitudes and public opinion, electoral engagement with politics.
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Justin Zadorsky, Media Relations Officer, Western University, 226-377-1673 (mobile), jzadorsk@uwo.ca
Ivan Langrish, Associate Director, Media Strategy, Ivey Business School, 416-203-0664 (office), 416-427-6337 (mobile), ilangrish@ivey.ca
