Obama criticizes Trump’s Canada tariffs at Detroit rally

Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods at a Democratic campaign rally in Detroit. He sarcastically called Canada a "well-known evil empire" while condemning Trump's talk of making Canada the 51st state. Obama said the tariffs and hostile rhetoric have strained relations with Canada and threaten Michigan, where the auto industry depends on cross-border supply chains and manufacturers warn that tariffs raise costs. The United States imposed steep duties on Canadian goods, including vehicles. Canada has imposed countertariffs in response. Trump has said some tariffs will be lifted while new duties are added to other products. The remarks came as candidates campaigned ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.