El-Sayed: If you’re starting a trade war with Canada, ‘you’re the a‑‑hole’
He says the 50% tariff on Canadian goods is a vanity war that raises costs for Michigan workers and consumers, while White House calls him an extremist.
- On Monday, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed held a press conference in Detroit, condemning Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Canadian goods as a "disastrous" policy that creates a "war on Michigan" by raising consumer costs.
- Trump escalated trade tensions on Aug. 24, ordering 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and disparaging Canadian officials on Truth Social, declaring he does not "want Canadian cars" or parts.
- Canada has refused to back down, announcing retaliatory tariffs against American goods; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argued last week that any trade deal must respect "sovereignty and independence."
- Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers defended the administration on Fox News’ "Fox & Friends" Monday, while The White House deflected criticism by labeling El-Sayed "a complete and total extremist."
- El-Sayed criticized his opponent, arguing Rogers has "no choice but to rubber-stamp" the trade war, underscoring the intensifying pressure on candidates to define their stances on the contentious economic dispute.
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