What is the toll of the tariffs?
In February, under the threat of the U.S. President's tariffs, economists were bracing for the worst. But after months of volatility, ever-changing tariffs and exemptions, the country's economy is faring better than expected.
That's not to say we've escaped the trade war unscathed. Manufacturing sales are down and unemployment is up, and regions dependent on steel, aluminum and auto exports are feeling the pain. So, what does this all mean for the average Canadian? How likely is a recession? What will it take for things to get better?
CBC's senior business reporter, Peter Armstrong, joins the show today to talk about how our economy has been holding up and where things could be headed.
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