On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
director of Rethink Trade at the American Economic Liberties Project
2 things Lori Wallach said, verbatim, on August 26, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“he's going to 50% tariffs, because I don't know. He doesn't like the prime minister's socks. It is a very personal thing”
on the 50% Canada tariff hike stemming from Trump's personal grievances
Roland S. Martin Canada Vs Trump Tariffs. Black Columnist Wins WaPo Return. Target Racist Costume. Gary Power Crisis. ›
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“it's the abusiveness more than almost the tariffs. It's calling the prime minister of our neighboring country governor so and so as part of his taunt about Canada should be the 51st state, or it is threatening to rename geographical locations to insult other countries.”
on Trump's insults toward Canada including the Lake Ontario renaming threat
Roland S. Martin Canada Vs Trump Tariffs. Black Columnist Wins WaPo Return. Target Racist Costume. Gary Power Crisis. ›
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