The MeidasTouch Podcast World Leaders Call Trump’s Bluff and Watch Him Suffer!!!
Jan 26, 2026
Global leaders push back against U.S. threats and assert national sovereignty. Canada and Denmark draw firm red lines on trade and territorial talks. Japan and Spain criticize U.S. conduct and diplomatic overreach. European unity and NATO's Arctic role become central talking points.
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Global Leaders Push Back In Unison
- World leaders are publicly rejecting Trump's threats and forging alternative alliances.
- Their unity signals a shifting global order that isolates the United States diplomatically.
Canada Ignores Tariff Bluster
- Ben details Trump's repeated threats to impose 100% tariffs on Canada over its China deal.
- He contrasts Trump's bluster with Canada moving forward and refusing to be intimidated.
Canada Asserts Independent Trade Policy
- Prime Minister Carney frames Canada's China deal as compliant with existing commitments and protections.
- He emphasizes Canada will pursue independent, multilateral relationships rather than appease U.S. threats.