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Trump’s threatened auto tariffs have turned a trade dispute with Canada into a political showdown with real economic stakes. In this condensed version of Breaking Points, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down the escalating tariff fight, the sharp back-and-forth between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer, and the reported breakdown in negotiations over last-minute trade demands. You’ll learn how auto parts, cross-border supply chains, crude oil supply, and state-level manufacturing hubs like Michigan and Wisconsin could be affected, plus why internal friction inside the Trump administration is adding to the uncertainty. This summary captures the key current-events, business, and macroeconomic takeaways from the full episode in a fraction of the time. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.