Jen Hassum shares her thoughts on Mark Carney and Trump’s Trade War for Al Jazeera and TalkTV UK
In early March 2025, the Broadbent Institute’s Jen Hassum shared her thoughts with international media on Trump’s escalating tariff war and the new Liberal leader Mark Carney from a Canadian progressive point-of-view. Appearing on Al Jazeera’s News Hour and Inside Story programs, as well as TalkTV with Petrie Hosken in the UK, Hassum highlighted the economic and political stakes for working-class people caught in the middle, and explained how we need to deal with this evolving crisis.
Al Jazeera’s News Hour
Jen joined Al Jazeera News Hour to speak on the immediate economic impact on Canadian workers and businesses. Highlighting the disproportionate burden on key sectors like auto manufacturing and natural resource refinement, Hassum stressed that Canada must continue to support affected industries while standing up for Canadian workers.
Petrie Hosken TalkTV
On TalkTV with Petrie Hosken, Hassum spoke on the destabilizing impact of Trump’s flip-flops regarding his tariff announcements, as well as the selection of Mark Carney as the new leader of the Liberal Party and how he should deal with this crisis. She points to what’s really at stake for ordinary Canadians in this trade war, calling on policymakers to resist knee-jerk reactions and instead work towards constructive, long-term policies that prioritize the well-being of workers and communities.
You can’t unscramble an egg — that’s what Trump is trying to do.
Al Jazeera’s Inside Story
For Al Jazeera’s daily news panel, Inside Story, Hassum discussed the broader implications of the tariffs in the wake of Mark Carney’s selection to lead the Liberal Party and Canada’s looming federal election. Jen emphasized that Trump’s measures risk further destabilizing a Canadian economy that already faced an affordability crisis. The focus must be on protecting workers from inflation and job losses, and Hassum hopes that Carney’s Liberals receive that message if they aim to help Canadians through this crisis.
At the Broadbent Institute, we remain committed to championing Canadian workers and promoting economic equality through the Broadbent Principles for Canadian Social Democracy. We will continue to build on the legacy of our founder Ed Broadbent by advocating for shared prosperity and stability for all.