Burkhart shares expertise on U.S.-Canada trade war in several news outlets

Ross Burkhart, professor of political science in the College of Education and Public Service, recently provided commentary to several news outlets about the U.S.-Canada trade war and its economic and political impacts in Idaho and beyond.

On Boise State Public Radio's "Morning Edition," Burkhart discussed how the 50% tariffs on Canadian products could affect construction in the Treasure Valley by increasing material costs, creating sourcing challenges and delaying projects. He also noted the broader implications for Idaho's economy, given Canada's role as the state's largest international trading partner.

In PolitiFact, Burkhart discussed the Trump administration's efforts to restore its tariff agenda after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the legal authority behind its initial tariffs. He also discussed the complicated process of obtaining refunds for tariffs previously collected, particularly for small businesses.

Burkhart also spoke with HuffPost about the potential political consequences of the trade war for Republican Senate candidates in Alaska, Maine, Michigan and Ohio. He noted that higher prices and declining trade with Canada could create challenges for incumbent Republicans in states with close economic ties to Canada.

Last, in the Idaho Statesman article, "Canada - Idaho's top trade partner - matched Trump's tariffs. What's that mean here?," Burkhart discussed what the U.S. - Canada trade war could mean for Idaho given that Canada is the state's largest international trading partner.

Read the PolitiFact article

Read the HuffPost article

Read the Idaho Statesman article

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