Trump criticizes Massie, doubles tariffs on Canadian imports

Donald Trump has criticized Congressman Thomas Massie for opposing a new spending resolution, claiming it is a capitulation to excessive government spending. Massie argues the resolution allows for $1.658 trillion in spending, significantly more than previous budgets. In a recent outburst, Trump also announced plans to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% in response to Canada’s potential tax on electricity exports to the U.S. His comments included exaggerated claims about Canada’s trade policies and tariffs. Experts note that Trump's assertions about Canada having high tariffs are inaccurate. In fact, Canada’s average tariff is lower than that of the U.S., and the trade deficit with Canada is relatively small compared to overall trade volumes.