Candace Owens recently shared her opinion on the rumors surrounding Brigitte Macron's gender, claiming that Brigitte's brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, might have taken her identity. According to Owens, it's possible that the real Brigitte Trogneux was ill and gifted her identity to her brother, allowing him to live as a woman. This theory stems from Owens' long-held belief that Brigitte Macron was born male. Owens made these claims in her podcast "Becoming Brigitte," where she presented various arguments and speculations about Brigitte Macron's life and identity. However, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have denied these allegations, filing a 219-page defamation lawsuit against Owens in Delaware Superior Court. The lawsuit claims Owens' statements were "outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions" designed to harass and humiliate the couple.¹ ²
Donald Trump has indeed imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian steel, but here's the context: this decision was made in response to the Canadian province of Ontario imposing a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the US.¹
Initially, Trump had announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada, set to take effect on March 12, 2025.² However, he later doubled the tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, citing Ontario's electricity tariff and Canada's existing tariffs on US dairy products, which Trump deemed "outrageous".
It's worth noting that Trump's tariffs have been part of his broader trade agenda, aiming to address issues like trade deficits, intellectual property protection, and national security concerns.