Canada must focus on ‘growth-first agenda’ amid U.S. trade war: Scotiabank
- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements caused the Dow to plunge almost 4,000 points and erased more than $4.8 trillion in value on the S&P 500.
- Scotiabank Chief Executive Scott Thomson emphasizes the need for Canada to focus on a 'growth-first agenda' to avoid stagnation in growth and productivity, calling it a crucial time for the nation.
- Public opinion shows strong support for an export tax on oil, with 80 percent of people polled in prairie provinces favoring it, despite concerns from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
- Seth Klein suggests that an export tax on oil and gas could fund the necessary climate infrastructure, indicating a need for Canada to build capacity at home.
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