Trump Press Secretary’s Gaffe Reveals Tariff Scheme’s True Goal: Annexing Canada
President Trump’s speech to Congress included false claims about Canadian fentanyl imports and escalating trade wars, revealing his true intentions behind the tariffs. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explicitly linked the avoidance of future tariffs to Canadian statehood, exposing the tariffs as a tool of coercion rather than legitimate trade policy. This blatant bullying of an ally, as highlighted by Rolling Stone’s Asawin Suebsaeng, demonstrates Trump’s imperialist tendencies and warrants serious condemnation. The administration’s actions represent a dangerous abuse of power, undermining international relations through unsubstantiated accusations and economic threats.