Trump Announces New Iran Sanctions, Threatens Canada With 50% Tariffs | Campaign 2026
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Besson announced "Operation Economic Outcast," imposing severe sanctions on Iran to block revenue and force global isolation amid ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow retaliatory measures and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to clash with the President. The episode also covers European leaders visiting Ukraine, the Supreme Court clearing Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, and campaign updates for Senate races in South Carolina, Maine, and Michigan.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Iran sanctions, Canadian trade, and campaign updates
Treasury Secretary Besant on 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran
US-Canada trade tensions and Prime Minister Carney's response
Ontario Premier Doug Ford clashes with President Trump
Ukraine's Zelensky marks anniversary of Russian invasion
Supreme Court clears way for Trump's mail-in voting order
Justice Clarence Thomas discusses criticism on Ted Cruz podcast
Tim Scott endorses Darlene Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff
Maine Senate race: Collins vs. Jackson on tariffs and healthcare
Michigan Governor race: Whitmer attacks El-Sayed's funding
Georgia Governor race: Jackson vs. Bottoms on policy and character
Obituary for former Senator Nancy Kassebaum
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