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Experts available on Trump tariffs and Canada-U.S. trade

Economic impact, trade relations, public opinion and more

 July 22, 2026
Donald Trump

 July 22, 2026

This week, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to impose steep tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods starting Aug. 19.

Western University has experts available to speak about the economic impact, trade relations, public opinion and more.

Jennifer Farrell
Assistant Professor, Law

  • Digital services taxes
  • Tax-related World Trade Organization law
  • International tax law

Fraser Johnson
Professor, Ivey Business School; Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair

  • Impact of tariffs on supply chains
  • Food prices
  • The automotive sector
  • Manufacturing
  • Shipping
  • Ports

Mahmood Nanji
Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow, Ivey Business School; former associate deputy minister at the Ontario Ministry of Finance

  • Economic development
  • Canadian competitiveness
  • Public policy

Andreas Schotter
Professor, Ivey Business School

  • Canada-U.S. trade relations
  • Impact of tariffs
  • International business
  • Emerging markets

Matthew Lebo 
Professor, Political Science

  • Trump’s governing style
  • American domestic politics
  • The presidency
  • Congressional elections
  • Political parties in Congress

MEDIA CONTACT: Jacquelyn Mitchell, Media Relations Officer, Western University, (226) 386-9683, j.mitchell@uwo.ca

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