# US-Canada trade war could upstage GOP rally — here’s why

https://mins.news/en/video/50434

- Global News, 2026-09-08 21:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdJv0Tu285c

> President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada could dominate discussion as Republicans gather in Dallas, Texas, for an unusual midterm convention this week. Canada’s counter-tariffs give Trump room to reinforce his America-first message, but may also leave vulnerable Republicans defending their positions. Polls indicate the GOP risks losing control of at least the House.

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