Carlene Variyan
Former chief of staff to Liberal cabinet ministers and political advisor offering analysis on government strategy, public policy and parliamentary affairs.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 23min
Weekly Wrap: Trump loses big on tariffs. Is his Plan B even worse?
Carlene Variyan, former chief of staff and policy strategist; Zain Velji, ex-Alberta NDP strategist; Michael Solberg, former Harper staffer and trade analyst. They unpack the U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trump's 10% global tariff threat and possible exemptions for Canada. They also debate economic fallout, diplomatic responses and the political ripple from a high-profile floor crossing.
