President Donald Trump intensified his trade confrontation with Canada, telling commentator Glenn Beck that Ottawa is one of the “worst countries in the world to deal with,” has taken advantage of the United States for decades, and faces a $60 billion annual U.S. trade deficit he intends to reverse. He alleged Canada charges “unbelievable” tariffs, treats the relationship as if it were a U.S. state, and said Washington does not depend on Canadian resources even if losing some goods proves “a little inconvenient.” The remarks follow a sharp escalation: on Aug. 22 the United States implemented 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods, with another 50% levy on automotive and steel sectors set for Jan. 1, while Canada announced counter-tariffs of 15%–50% on C$27.6 billion, or about $20 billion, of U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. Earlier talks collapsed after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team rejected late U.S. terms, and Trump had pledged further auto, parts and steel tariff hikes while insisting the United States does not need Canada. The dispute is feeding midterm pressure on border-state Republicans in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska and other battlegrounds tied to cross-border supply chains, autos, agriculture and exports such as California wine.