Trump's Bold Moves: Trade Wars, Greenland, and Student Visa Crackdown

President Trump’s trade war with Canada could backfire politically.

New tariffs on Canadian goods are set to hit key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—states that were

crucial to his re-election.

Cities like Detroit and Pittsburgh are among the most exposed to Canadian trade, and the Canadian Chamber of

Commerce warns the fallout won’t be limited to Canada.

This could be a risky move for Trump as he doubles down on tariffs, especially with auto parts

facing a 25% hike starting April.

Trump has paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a key anti-bribery law, claiming it hurts US

competitiveness.

This move could weaken decades of compliance efforts in Southeast Asia, where US firms have long followed strict

rules.

With China rising as a major investor, Trump’s rollback may shift the balance, giving Chinese companies an edge

in regions where corruption remains a challenge.

Critics say this undermines US credibility and could reverse progress in clean governance.

Vice President JD Vance made headlines with a surprise visit to Greenland, pushing for US control of the

island.

He accused Denmark of neglect and claimed Greenland would be safer under US protection.

But locals weren’t buying it—protests erupted, and leaders called the visit 'highly aggressive.' The Vances avoided public areas,

opting for a military base visit instead.

Greenlanders say they want respect, not annexation.

The Trump administration has revoked over 300 student visas, targeting pro-Palestinian activists.

One high-profile case involves Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts, detained without charges.

Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, call it an attack on civil liberties.

The administration defends the move, citing national security.

But many see it as a crackdown on free speech, especially on college campuses.