Trump's Tariffs Spark Political Firestorm and Canadian Retaliation

In a rare move, four Republican senators broke ranks to vote with Democrats against President Trump’s tariffs on

Canadian imports.

Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski joined a 51-48 vote to end Trump’s emergency declaration

used to justify the tariffs.

Paul called it 'taxation without representation' and warned against 'emergency rule' becoming the norm.

Trump fired back, accusing them of disloyalty and siding with drug cartels.

Canada has retaliated with a 25% tariff on U.S.-made vehicles that don’t meet CUSMA standards.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move will protect Canadian auto workers and warned of more tariffs if

the U.S.

escalates.

The new levy could impact $3 billion worth of U.S.

exports.

Stellantis has already paused production in Ontario, and more disruptions may follow.

Trump claimed the U.S.

'subsidizes' Canada by $200 billion and accused Canada of 300% dairy tariffs.

Experts say the actual trade deficit is closer to $63 billion and mostly due to energy exports.

As for dairy, high tariffs only apply beyond quota limits, and the U.S.

rarely exceeds them.

So, Trump’s numbers?

Not quite accurate.

Conservative candidate Don Patel was dropped after endorsing a post calling for deportations to India, interpreted as targeting

Khalistani supporters.

The heart-hug emoji he used sparked backlash.

The incident highlights Canada’s ongoing struggle with diaspora politics and extremism, especially after the Nijjar assassination controversy.

U.S.

late-night shows like SNL and The Daily Show are trending in Canada as political tensions rise.

Mike Myers’ portrayal of Elon Musk and jokes about annexing Canada have struck a chord.

Even PM Mark Carney appeared on The Daily Show before launching his campaign.

Comedy is becoming a key lens for Canadians to process the drama.