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Apr 9
27m 16s

Global Trade Outlook: Tariff Risks and E...

BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
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On April 8, BMO hosted a digital event exploring how global trade could evolve this year, the potential impact of volatile oil prices, how U.S. tariff policy could evolve, and risks to U.S.–Canada trade. Steve Verheul, former Chief Trade Negotiator for Canada, joined a panel of BMO experts to share perspectives on the trade outlook and how businesses and inv ... Show More
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