Sam Cooper on Carney, China and the Fight Over the U.S. Dollar

Why does the reserve-currency debate matter for Canada’s security? Sam Cooper joins Jim Csek and Iain Burns to discuss Mark Carney, China, financial sanctions and the role of the U.S. dollar. Cooper explains his concerns about financial power and transnational repression, then offers his assessment of international business networks and Canadian policy. He explicitly distinguishes some of his interpretations as belief or speculation. The allegations and conclusions in this discussion are Cooper’s and the hosts’ assessments. WATCH THE FULL SAM COOPER INTERVIEW:    • Sam Cooper: 'We are at war with China... a...   CHAPTERS 00:00 Carney, China and the currency question 00:52 Why the U.S. dollar matters to Cooper 01:35 Reserve currencies and financial sanctions 02:04 Financial power and transnational repression 02:48 Cooper’s assessment of international banking ties 04:31 Canadian interests and global business 05:10 How Cooper interprets international trade networks 06:13 The Canada China Business Council and policy influence Support independent media: https://thereallybigshow.ca/support/ More news, interviews and our free weekly newsletter: https://thereallybigshow.ca/ Recorded October 1, 2026. Subscribe to The Really Big Show for more interviews and Canadian news. Live weekdays at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern. #SamCooper #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow