Brooks and Capehart on Trump's 'forever trade war'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI and data centers and the loss of Dolly Parton.
David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, from The Atlantic and MS NOW respectively, join Geoff Bennett to discuss recent political events, including President Trump's trade disputes and legal battles over mail-in ballots. The U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Trump imposing 50 percent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, which Canada reciprocated.
Both Brooks and Capehart find the situation absurd, noting the economic and political damage to American states and the loss of diplomatic respect. The Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump's executive order restricting mail voting, despite questioning its legality, while a federal judge lifted another block. The power to administer elections lies with the states, not the federal government, according to the Constitution.
Both experts conclude that Democrats are preparing for legal challenges in response to Trump's actions.
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