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CBC Manitoba: Are Minerals Manitoba’s Secret Weapon Against U.S. Tariffs?

February 12, 2025 — 

Manitoba’s vast mineral resources may hold the key to strengthening its economic power amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs.

Geologist Mostafa Fayek, a professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba, breaks down the province’s mineral wealth and explores how Manitoba could leverage its natural resources in the face of trade challenges.

To listen to the entire conversation, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba.

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