Americans voted for Donald Trump, drawn to his repeated promise to make them wealthy and prosperous by reviving manufacturing and igniting the American economic engine. This vision, however, was presented alongside the blame he placed on immigrants—labeling them as “illegal aliens” and targeting Mexicans, Venezuelans, and other South Americans seeking a better life. He also criticized diversity programs that have helped disadvantaged Americans access education and better jobs. Additionally, Trump pointed fingers at Canada and China for the challenges facing American workers.
During his campaign, Trump attacked Biden over the high cost of living but now faces his own challenges in delivering lower prices. In response, he has turned on a longstanding ally, Canada, in an attempt to seize Canadian wealth, risking permanent damage to the relationship between the two countries.
Trump has surrounded himself with the ultra-wealthy—the trillionaires and billionaires who have shown little willingness to share their immense wealth with ordinary Americans.Rather than addressing the deep economic inequality in the U.S., he has targeted allies and disregarded the long-standing benefits of free trade. His tariff-driven, get-rich-quick approach is as reckless as a bull in a china shop.
Canadians were skeptical of Trump’s humanity before the election; now, they are convinced that he lacks empathy and is driven solely by self-interest. In response, Canada must defend its sovereignty and uphold its core social values. Canadians believe in caring for one another and building a better society for all citizens. Trump’s triumphalism will eventually face the reality of Canadian resistance.
Carl Hager
Gatineau
Ed.
