The Subaru Shock: The Hidden Cost of U.S. Tariffs is Canada’s Gain | The Wolff RESPONDS

Is the era of "Made in America" officially over? In this video, we break down the massive geopolitical shift triggered by Subaru’s decision to move Canada-bound production out of the U.S. and back to Japan. It’s a move that exposes the fatal flaw in current U.S. protectionist policies: by trying to punish foreign competitors with tariffs, Washington is accidentally forcing global manufacturers to bypass the American economy entirely. We analyze this "Subaru Shock" through the lens of Marxist economist Richard Wolff, exploring how tariffs act as a hidden tax on domestic labor and why Canada is emerging as the unexpected safe haven for global capital. While the U.S. doubles down on isolationism, Canada is leveraging stability to secure its supply chains—leaving American factories (and workers) out in the cold. -- DISCLAIMER -- This video features a synthesized voice generated by AI to replicate the speaking style and analytical framework of economist Richard Wolff. This content is for educational and satirical purposes only and is NOT associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Richard Wolff or Democracy at Work. It is an independent economic analysis using his theories to explain current events. ----------------------- In this video, we cover: The "Tariff Sandwich": Why building cars in the U.S. for export has become mathematically impossible. Canada’s Strategic Pivot: How Ottawa is quietly hoarding energy and securing direct trade lanes with Asia. The Decline of Empire: Why Richard Wolff argues that protectionism is the last gasp of a failing economic hegemon. The Future of Manufacturing: Will Stellantis and other giants follow Subaru’s exit? #RichardWolff #Canada #Subaru #TradeWar #Economics #USPolitics #Tariffs #CanadaEconomy #GlobalTrade #EmpireDecline #Manufacturing