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MS NOW host Stephanie Ruhle had an awkward moment with Congressman Seth Moulton live on air.
During the Tuesday, July 21, episode of MS NOW's Money, Power, Politics, Ruhle, 50, welcomed several guests to discuss various issues occurring in the Trump administration, including the 80-year-old Commander-in-Chief imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian imports. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), 47, had some brutal opinions on the subject.
After Ruhle noted that Canada views the tariffs as a "direct violation" of a trade agreement, Moulton called Trump "senile," prompting the host to clap back that he couldn't make such statements without medical proof. The moment grew even more awkward when the politician uttered, "Give me a break." This comes after a Georgia Senator called Trump a "failed president" on MS NOW.
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Ruhle said, "So, Canada points out, Congressman, that these tariffs are in direct violation to the trade agreement I mentioned before...," before asking Moulton what he thought about the tariffs.
Moulton replied, "He's so senile, I don't know if he remembers that he signed the agreement, but I think what's remarkable-," before the host interrupted to say, "We do not know that he's senile. That is a medical assessment that we cannot make."
Moulton pulled a shocked face before continuing, "Okay, but common sense, I mean, look at this guy every day, I mean, give me a break."
On Monday, July 21, Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian imports. The move reportedly was in retaliation for what his administration called "discriminatory" trade practices. They claim that Canada has unfairly discriminated against U.S. autos, alcohol, and dairy products.
The decision threatens to trigger economic turmoil, raising concerns about inflation and straining relations between the U.S. and Canada. An administration official who disclosed the news indicated that Canada was among the few nations, aside from China, that struck back against Trump's earlier tariffs and needed to face consequences.
The official requested anonymity when discussing the president's actions and revealed that Trump signed three proclamations to implement the tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. Multiple Democratic lawmakers last year pushed to abolish the section, warning that Trump could leverage it to undermine the economy.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that the tariffs are a response to Canada's decision to retaliate against earlier US tariffs. "We have a tariff, which is, again, a natural consequence of the Canadian retaliation," Greer told CNBC during a morning interview.
The tariffs, which go into effect Aug. 19, apply to various Canadian imports, including wine, dairy, hockey sticks, and cement, an official said, per NPR. They do not extend to energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals, among others.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement that his government believes in the "benefits of free and fair trade," having signed "more than 20 new economic and security partnerships." He added that Canada is willing to negotiate with the Trump administration.
"This trade dispute has raised costs for families, particularly in the U.S.," Carney said. "Canada stands ready to engage intensively to address outstanding issues with the U.S. to the mutual benefit of our citizens."
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