President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods has prompted swift and significant retaliation. Ontario Premier Doug Ford predicts devastating impacts on the U.S. auto sector, potentially leading to plant closures. Prime Minister Trudeau, highlighting the absurdity of the situation, emphasizes Canada’s unwavering stance until U.S. tariffs are removed. Trump’s incoherent response includes suggestions for U.S. factory construction and an executive order prioritizing logging, potentially jeopardizing endangered species and contradicting scientific consensus on wildfire prevention. The ongoing “national security” investigations into Canadian lumber, steel, and aluminum further underscore the escalating trade conflict.
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Nine anonymous FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit against the Justice Department, alleging an unlawful, retaliatory directive from President Trump to remove agents involved in the January 6th Capitol riot and Mar-a-Lago investigations. The suit cites a DOJ questionnaire targeting thousands of agents, potentially leading to termination or endangering agents and their families due to threats from pardoned January 6th defendants. A second lawsuit, involving the FBI Agents Association and seven additional anonymous agents, followed, similarly accusing the DOJ of mass, unlawful terminations. These actions are viewed as retaliation for agents fulfilling their duties.
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In response to President-elect Trump’s threatened 25% tariff on all Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off energy exports to the United States. This drastic measure, discussed amongst Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Trudeau, stems from concerns that the tariffs would devastate the Canadian economy and harm American consumers. While the extent of energy cut-offs remains unclear, the move underscores Canada’s resolve to retaliate against what is seen as an unjustified economic attack. Canada’s significant energy exports to the U.S. make this a powerful potential countermeasure.
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John Q. Hosedrinker