U.S.–Canada RELATIONS COLLAPSE: Trump’s Comments Ignite Historic Backlash! | The Wolff Responds

Описание: Is the U.S. trying to deliberately crash the Canadian economy? In this episode of The Wolff Responds, Prof. Richard Wolff breaks down the exploding trade war between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau, analyzing the economic shockwaves of the new 25% tariffs and the historic diplomatic collapse between two North American allies.

👇 IN THIS EPISODE: President Trump has imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, sparking a retaliation from Ottawa that Justin Trudeau calls a fight for survival. With rhetoric heating up about "annexation" and the "complete collapse" of Canada’s economy, Richard Wolff steps in to separate political theater from economic reality.

We discuss:

The Tariff Shock: Why Trump targeted Canada and Mexico now, and the immediate impact on inflation and jobs in both countries.

"Annexation" Threats: Analyzing the aggressive rhetoric suggesting Canada become the "51st State" and what it signals about U.S. Imperialism.

The Capitalist Crisis: How this trade war is a symptom of a declining U.S. hegemony trying to claw back economic dominance.

Trudeau's Gamble: Can Canada actually win a trade war against the U.S., or is this mutually assured economic destruction?

🔍 KEY TOPICS COVERED:

US-Canada Trade War 2025

Donald Trump’s 25% Tariffs Explained

Justin Trudeau’s "Economic Collapse" Warning

The Impact on Oil, Steel, and Consumer Prices

Marxist Analysis of Protectionism & Trade Wars

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: US-Canada Relations Hit Rock Bottom 1:30 - Trump's 25% Tariff: The Economic Weapon 4:45 - Trudeau Strikes Back: "A Very Dumb War" 8:20 - The "51st State" & Annexation Rhetoric 12:15 - Wolff Analysis: Imperialism in Decline 15:50 - Who Really Pays for Trade Wars? (The Workers) 18:30 - Conclusion & What Happens Next