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Amaryllis

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Tue May 12, 2026, 10:26 AM May 12

Elissa Slotkin traveled to Canada and openly urged Canadians not to give up on the United States [View all]



May 11, 2026 #Trump #Canada #MarkCarney
A shocking moment just unfolded on Canadian television as Elissa Slotkin traveled to Canada and openly urged Canadians not to give up on the United States after Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs severely damaged Canada-U.S. relations.

In a stunning interview following her meeting with Mark Carney, Slotkin admitted that American industries are “feeling it deeply” as Trump’s tariff strategy backfires against the United States economy. She also warned Canadians not to let this “current conflict” define the next 30 years of the Canada-U.S. relationship and even stated that “there is a future after this president” — a remarkable admission about the damage Trump has caused to America’s closest alliance.

In this video, we break down:

How Trump’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy
Why Michigan’s auto industry is under severe pressure
The growing panic inside Washington
Canada’s strategy to diversify away from the United States
Why American politicians now sound apologetic toward Canada
The collapse of trust between both countries

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