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US Datacentres Stir Controversy Ahead of Midterms Amid US-Canada Tariff Dispute

Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast Decoding America examines the political impact of datacentres in the US, rising trade tensions with Canada, and unique communication strategies within the Trump administration.

Aug 26, 2026, 3:08 PM Guardian US

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In the latest episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast Decoding America, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad discuss the growing controversy surrounding datacentres in the United States. The podcast explores how anger over these facilities might affect Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections, especially given former President Donald Trump’s strong support for the datacentre industry.

The episode also delves into escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against US tariffs, raising concerns that both countries could be on the brink of a full-blown trade war.

Additionally, the podcast highlights an unusual aspect of the Trump administration: Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s personal YouTube show, questioning whether he is unique in this approach to public communication.

The episode was presented by Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad and produced by Cheyne Anderson and Daniel Semo.

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Guardian US: Decoding America: Could datacentres lose Trump the midterms? - podcast

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