March 12th, 2025: Trump Slaps New Tariffs On Canada & Security Clearance Crackdown

In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• The trade war with Canada escalates—President Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario’s governor announces electricity surcharges for American customers. We’ll break down the latest developments and what this means for U.S.-Canada relations.

• A diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East—Israel and Lebanon are set to negotiate their land border for the first time in years, just months after Israel’s invasion of Lebanon.

• The Trump administration moves to revoke security clearances from former Biden officials once again, raising questions about access to classified intelligence.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Department of Homeland Security rolls out a new CBP app with a controversial “self-deport” feature.

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