Dating With Borders

Tarriffs and Political Tension: Dating in a Divided World

Joe & Teresa Season 1 Episode 9

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In this episode of Dating with Borders, Joe and Teresa dive into one of the most delicate topics in modern dating: politics. With Joe living and working in the USA and Teresa calling Canada home, their cross-border love story already has its challenges—but throw in political tensions and tariffs between the two countries, and things get even more interesting. 

Teresa shares her recent experience crossing the border to visit Joe, including how current political climates and policies can subtly (or not-so-subtly) impact international relationships. The couple also unpacks whether political views should be included in dating profiles, and whether two people with opposing beliefs can really make it work—or if it’s better to walk away. 

Joe and Teresa tackle this sensitive subject with their usual honesty, humor, and heart. Tune in for a thoughtful, real-world look at how politics can affect love across borders—and why connection just might be the most powerful common ground of all.