It's clear who sees tariffs as a political winner in Washington. It isn't Trump's side
CBC
Some of Donald Trump's friends in Washington suddenly sound nervous about him having the keys to the economy. A few are even talking about wrenching them away.
There are a few nascent efforts to pare back the U.S. president's legal power to set tariffs, now being used in an unprecedented manner.
Those efforts are a longshot. What's most significant isn't whether they will happen, at least not yet. What's most significant is what they reveal.
And what they reveal is nervousness among Trump allies — on Capitol Hill, which apparently was as stunned by the scope of his tariffs as Wall Street was.
Take Ted Cruz. The Texas senator says he's fine if Trump is doing this as a negotiating ploy. But he's worried Trump might actually be serious about keeping tariffs in place forever.
If these tariffs on allies remain for 30 days, 60 days, 90 days — still damaging the economy — that's a terrible outcome, Cruz says. And he fears this might actually be the plan.
He made a surprisingly stark prediction about what this would mean in next year's midterm elections, if the tariffs cause a recession.
"In all likelihood, politically, it would be a bloodbath," Cruz said on his podcast Friday. "You would face a Democrat House, and you might even face a Democrat Senate."
Wall Street did not expect Trump to follow through, Cruz said, a point underscored by the eye-popping 10 per cent drop in the S&P 500 index this week.
The Republican also pushed back on the idea that these tariffs will only hurt foreigners, or foreign companies. He said a major American car company told him it now expects to increase the average price of a vehicle by $4,500 by this summer.
To his point, it's not clear what Trump's goal is. The White House is sending mixed messages.
On the one hand, the official line is that these tariffs are mostly permanent, and that they'll help raise tax revenue. Yet Trump is also talking about negotiating with Canada. On Friday he suggested he might do the same with Vietnam, after it offered to eliminate its tariffs.
Cruz isn't alone in his consternation.
A couple of Republicans told CNN they're hoping for evidence — quickly — that this is just a negotiating ploy.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
While their investigation continues, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St. John's has lifted the shelter in place order for residents in the area of Thorburn Road.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the southwest region of New Brunswick.
Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre faced the critical glare of the mega-popular Radio-Canada talk show Tout le monde en parle on Sunday in an attempt to woo francophone viewers, with the Liberal leader being pressed on his cultural awareness of the province and his Conservative rival differentiating himself against perceptions in Quebec he is a "mini-Trump."
Corey Perry had a goal and an assist, Connor McDavid had two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat Winnipeg 4-1 on Sunday night, hours after the Jets wrapped up their first Presidents' Trophy as NHL regular-season leader.
Alberta's child and youth advocate is concerned that a new advisory position in her office could weaken her office's autonomy and potentially endanger children.
A six-year-old girl is dead and two other children are in hospital following a hit-and-run collision in Surrey's Fraser Heights neighbourhood Sunday afternoon.
A political scientist says Pierre Poilievre's open resentment toward offshore tax havens and corporate jets likely isn't enough to sever his Conservative Party's relationship with business leaders.
The Kamloops, B.C., school district may cut nearly 80 staff positions as it faces a $5.79-million budget shortfall for the 2025-26 school year, according to preliminary figures.
Some Holland College students say they're disappointed by the school's program cuts, but remain hopeful of a solution.
Visitors to the Liberal campaign office in Calgary East are greeted by a smiling picture of one of the longest-serving Conservative MPs.
Sunday is the last day the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool will be open — a place where Yellowknifers have been able to swim, soak and steam for nearly 37 years. The daughter of the building's namesake said she'll probably mark the day by visiting the space, shedding a tear and taking some photos.
Two Liberal Party staffers attended last week's Canada Strong and Free Networking (CSFN) Conference where they planted buttons that used Trump-style language and highlighted division within the Conservative Party.
George Fernandez's nephew, Gian Mabborang, says his uncle was a hard-working man who did all he could to provide for his family, especially his 15-year-old cousin, Fernandez's daughter, Margarette.