This article from the World Socialist Web Site argues that Donald Trump’s potential return to power poses a significant threat to workers in Canada and globally. It criticizes Trump’s protectionist trade policies, such as tariffs on steel and aluminum, and his “America First” agenda, arguing they harm international trade and potentially spark trade wars, impacting Canadian industries and jobs.
The article contends that the Canadian bourgeoisie, represented by the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau, are incapable of effectively opposing Trump. It criticizes Trudeau’s alignment with Washington on foreign policy and military matters, particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting this undermines Canada’s ability to assert independent interests and protect its workers.
Instead of aligning with the Canadian government or other establishment parties, the article urges Canadian workers to adopt a socialist perspective and fight for their interests independently. It calls for a unified struggle against capitalism and nationalism, arguing that these forces are the root cause of Trump’s policies and the broader threats facing the working class. The article promotes the need for international socialist unity to combat right-wing populism and defend workers’ rights across borders.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/10/amxh-a10.html