Trump Reopens the Trade War
President Trump this week has announced a set of 50 percent tariffs on various Canadian goods, with a 30-day window to negotiate before they are imposed. In retaliation against Canada’s quotas on American cars and alcohol, Trump proposes to levy tariffs on wine, hockey sticks, and cement. But does it serve America and the Right ahead of midterms? Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearings, following the dismissal of Pam Bondi, give a snapshot of the Right's shifting composition ahead of midterms. Plus: Lindsey Graham, RIP.
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Chapters
00:00 Introductions
00:49 Lindsey Graham’s Legacy
20:01 Todd Blanche AG Confirmation Hearing
37:45 Trump’s New Trade War on Canada
56:37 Closing Remarks
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis episode of *The Roundtable* reflects on the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, analyzing his political evolution and foreign policy. The discussion also covers the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, the \"unitary executive theory\" regarding the DOJ, Republican midterm strategies, and the administration's use of tariffs against Canada as a trade bargaining tool.