Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, took aim at President Donald Trump after trade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart.

Abdul El-Sayed Says Trump Tariffs Costing Michigan Families Thousands

El-Sayed, posting on X on Saturday, accused Trump of "escalating a trade war with Canada for his own vanity," noting that even before the latest round of Canadian retaliation, Michigan residents were already paying "an additional $3,200" a year. "It's going to get much worse," he warned, before turning his fire on GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers, who El-Sayed said would "rubber stamp" the tariffs just like the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The bridge, meant to be a key public route linking Michigan to Ontario, hit a snag when Trump demanded half of its toll revenue, a move Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected. El-Sayed called Rogers a "sock puppet" who would "do whatever Trump wants, no matter what it costs you."

Gavin Newsom Questions Trump's Logic

Newsom also took to X on Saturday, calling Canada the U.S.'s "closest ally" and a "critical trading partner" that Trump decided to slap with 50% tariffs. "What the actual f*** are we doing?" the California Governor asked, lamenting the failed negotiations.

As a result of the breakdown, roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods will now face 50% tariffs. This comes despite earlier signals that the Trump administration might cut auto tariffs to 15%, with deductions based on the U.S. content in vehicles.

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back against the criticism, questioning Canada's decision to impose tariffs on the U.S. and calling the move "foolish."

Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Over Iran And Canada

Meanwhile, Buttigieg criticized Trump's handling of the war with Iran. "Whether it's a trade war with Canada or an actual war with Iran, the pattern is the same: Americans are paying the price for the President's choices," Buttigieg said in a post on X on Saturday.

His comments come as Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaee warned countries against joining Trump's economic restrictions on Tehran, saying participation would be considered an act of war. He also threatened to halt oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

On the other side, Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier cautioned that nations maintaining ties with Iran would face severe economic consequences, as Trump touted the restrictions as an "economic D-Day" for the country.