Trump Said “We Don’t Need Canada” — Now the U.S. Is Paying for It | Joseph Stiglitz

Is the U.S. economy about to pay the price for Trump’s trade war with Canada?

In this video, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz breaks down the dangerous economic reality behind Donald Trump’s claim that “We don’t need Canada.” While the political rhetoric heats up—with Trump even suggesting Canada could be the "51st State"—Stiglitz warns that the real cost of these isolationist policies and new tariffs will be paid directly by American consumers.

From skyrocketing inflation to the threat of "stagflation" in 2025, discover why Stiglitz believes ending trade relations with America's closest ally isn't just bad diplomacy—it's economic suicide.

🔍 What You Will Learn:
The "Tariff Trap": Why Stiglitz argues that tariffs are actually a tax on U.S. citizens, not foreign countries.

Stagflation Risk: How the combination of high tariffs and trade wars could lead to a mix of high inflation and low growth.

The "51st State" Comment: Analyzing the economic bullying tactics behind Trump’s controversial remarks about Justin Trudeau and Canada.

Supply Chain Shock: Why the U.S. housing market and farmers are already feeling the pain from lumber and potash disputes.

The Future of Democracy: Stiglitz's warning that weaponizing trade policies undermines the global rule of law.

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