The US Federal Election

PUBLISHED: 31/10/2020

It has to be one of the most pivotal elections in US history as Americans go to the polls on November 3rd. What will be the impact on Canada-US Relations?

The countdown is on to determining the next President of the United States. Donald Trump’s unpredictability and protectionist bents rubbed many leaders the wrong way.

The US, being Canada’s largest trading partner, has felt that wrath several times over the last four years. We have enjoyed the longest undefended border in the world, but that has been shuttered since March due to the Covid pandemic.

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GUESTS:

Mark High - President at Canada-US Business Association - https://www.cusbaonline.com/board-of-directors

Frank Graves - President at Ekos Research - https://www.ekospolitics.com/index.php/category/special-interest/commentary-by-frank-graves/

Christopher Sands - Senior Research Professor and Director at Center for Canadian Studies at John Hopkin’s University - https://sais.jhu.edu/users/csands1

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