The week culminated in a series of significant developments on June 27th. President Trump announced the termination of trade talks with Canada, citing the country's digital services tax as "egregious" and unfairly targeting American companies. "Canada's digital services tax is egregious and unfairly targets American companies. We will not negotiate under these circumstances," President Trump stated during a press briefing. In response, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel imports, setting the stage for potential trade escalation.
Also on June 27th, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the scope of nationwide injunctions, potentially paving the way for President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship to take effect, at least partially. While the ruling doesn't fully resolve the birthright citizenship debate, with further arguments scheduled for the next Supreme Court session, it signals a potentially significant shift in immigration policy. “Birthright citizenship will be decided in October, in the next session by the Supreme Court,” a White House spokesperson said.
The Supreme Court document can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a884_8n59.pdf
Adding to the administration's actions on immigration, legal protections were terminated for approximately half a million Haitians, who now face deportation.
On the international stage, CNN reported that the Trump administration is engaged in behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran. The details of these efforts remain unclear.
Earlier in the week, on June 21st, President Trump addressed the nation, discussing the impact of the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear enrichment sites ar Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-address-to-the-nation-june-21-2025