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President Donald Trump made waves this week in a fiery Fox News interview, doubling down on his aggressive plans to reshape America’s trade and immigration policies. The president called Canada “one of the nastiest countries to deal with” and declared that America “subsidizes” its northern neighbor, suggesting Canada should be treated as the “51st state.” This bold stance aligns with his new tariffs targeting Canadian goods, which he claims will protect U.S. workers from unfair trade practices. Critics argue the tariffs risk damaging relations with a key ally, but Trump insists they’re necessary to fix decades of lopsided deals that hurt American jobs.
The president’s “America First” trade agenda aims to slash the U.S. trade deficit by hitting China, Mexico, and Canada with steep tariffs. Trump accused these nations of taking advantage of weak past leadership, saying they’ve “ripped us off for years”. His administration plans to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods, arguing this will force better terms for American industries. While opponents warn of higher consumer prices, Trump supporters praise the move as long-overdue tough negotiation to reclaim economic independence.
Trump also took aim at federal judges blocking his deportation policies, calling one Obama-appointed jurist a “radical left lunatic” for halting flights removing migrant criminals. “If a president can’t throw murderers out because some judge wants to play president, our country’s in trouble,” he fumed. The White House defended its actions, citing emergency powers to protect national security from gang members and drug traffickers crossing the border. Democrats and legal groups slammed the rhetoric, but conservatives cheered Trump’s refusal to let “activist judges” dictate immigration enforcement.
The president’s trade team is pushing a “Production Economy” model to revive U.S. manufacturing, demanding foreign partners lower barriers to American exports. New reports reveal plans to review all existing trade deals, including the USMCA with Canada and Mexico, to ensure they prioritize U.S. workers. “We’re done being everyone’s piggy bank,” a Trump adviser told Fox News, framing the tariffs as leverage to rewrite unfair terms. Canadian officials admitted privately that Trump’s team sees tariffs as a global strategy, not just a North American spat.
Tensions with Canada hit boiling point as businesses launched creative protests, including a “rage room” where customers smash portraits of Trump, VP Vance, and Elon Musk. The stunt followed Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods, which Trump dismissed as “petty” and proof Ottawa isn’t negotiating seriously. “They’ll come around once they realize we mean business,” Trump said, brushing off fears of a trade war. Canadian PM Mark Carney accused Trump of bullying, but Conservative rivals urged compromise to avoid economic pain.
On immigration, Trump vowed to continue mass deportations despite legal challenges, claiming “criminals are going first.” His administration detained a Lebanese doctor and German tourists in recent raids, expanding beyond initial targets to include some legal residents. “If you’re here illegally, you’re gone,” Trump told Laura Ingraham, defending the crackdown as critical for public safety. Critics called the moves cruel, but polls show base voters strongly back Trump’s hardline approach.
The president also discussed his “great call” with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, insisting strong U.S. leadership could end the Ukraine war. Trump blamed the conflict on weak leadership under Biden and hinted he might accept Russian gains to stop the bloodshed. “Putin respects strength, not appeasement,” Trump said, drawing cheers from hawks but alarm from NATO allies. Ukrainian officials rejected his claims of encircled troops as Russian propaganda, highlighting the risky tightrope in Trump’s diplomacy.
As legal battles and foreign pushback mount, Trump remains defiant, framing his policies as a necessary shake-up to restore American greatness. “We’re taking back control,” he declared, pledging more tariffs and deportations ahead. With the 2026 USMCA review looming, experts warn of rocky months ahead—but Trump supporters say that’s exactly what Washington needs to finally put America first.
