Reid on U.S. trade talks ahead of key cabinet meeting: 'We don't have a handle on it'
Scott Reid breaks down Trump's latest tariff threats, what it means for Ottawa, and what to expect from the upcoming cabinet meeting on U.S. trade talks.
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