Democracy Dies in Darkness
The threat of higher prices for gas, cars, hockey sticks and more gave fresh life to Democratic arguments that the president is destabilizing the economy.
August 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDTToday at 5:00 a.m. EDT
The collapse of a trade deal between the United States and Canada over the weekend, followed by President Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that he would impose even more tariffs on Canadian goods, added a new shock to midterm elections already dominated by price concerns.










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