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Trump vs. Canada: Could New Tariffs Cost Republicans in the Midterms? (Ep 824)
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- Joey Hudson / Just The Truth
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- Aug 31, 2026
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- 2505
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Summary
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson Today's show starts with a growing feud between President Donald Trump and one of Canada's most prominent political leaders. Then we'll look at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial new requirements for city contractors, examine whether the developing U.S.-Canada trade war could raise prices for American families and create political problems ahead of the midterms, and discuss Congressman James Clyburn's call to expand the U.S. Supreme Court from nine justices to thirteen. 🇨🇦 DOUG FORD TAKES ON PRESIDENT TRUMP Ontario Premier Doug Ford clearly isn't thrilled with President Trump these days. Appearing on ABC's This Week, Ford criticized Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” The dispute may sound humorous—and there's certainly plenty to have fun with—but it comes amid a much more serious deterioration in the relationship between the United States and Canada. And that brings us to the bigger question: How far is this feud going to go, and who ultimately pays the price when two of the world's largest trading partners start putting tariffs on each other's products? 🌆 CHICAGO'S NEW CONTRACTING RULES Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring companies doing business with the city to disclose information about the demographics of their leadership. Contractors will also be asked to disclose certain relationships with federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE. Johnson says Chicago should use the enormous purchasing power of city government to advance the city's priorities. But this raises an interesting question about the proper role of government contracting. Should the city be choosing the best company at the best price—or should political and social considerations also de…