Markwayne Mullin says Trump wants ‘two-way street’ partnership with Canada

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) explained that President Donald Trump is “protecting America’s future” with his use of tariffs and that the ones levied on Canada are a matter of creating an “even playing field” between the two countries.

Mullin was asked on Sunday about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s assessment of the Trump tariffs against his country when he said Canada’s “old relationship” with the U.S. is “over.” The Oklahoma senator, however, contended that Canada has had its economy subsidized by the U.S. for years, claiming that they are aware of this.

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