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Josh Shapiro: “I recognize that we've got a federal administration right…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations

Published June 25, 2026 | Video Starts at 18:26

… our union, to build a world that is more inclusive, that is more tolerant, and that is the work that continues to this day. I am optimistic, I am hopeful. I recognize that we've got a federal administration right now that's doing great damage to our democracy. but I'm also confident that we will get through this. How will you get through it? (18:26–18:32)

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Asserts that the current federal administration is harming U.S. democracy.

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“Working with our private sector partners created more jobs than all but two states in the entire country.”
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“We just landed Eli Lilly, the world's most profitable pharmaceutical company. They chose Pennsylvania despite the fact that there were 300…”
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“Us just did the largest private sector investment deal in the history of Pennsylvania investing over $20 billion.”
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“Anti Semitism is no doubt on the rise. We've experienced it in my state, my family and I have experienced it directly when the governor's…”
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“Just a month ago, Pennsylvania, we had to sue character AI because their chatbot was preying on young people, holding itself out. This…”
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“Pennsylvania has a balanced trade, about $14 billion of exports to roughly $14 billion of imports [with Canada].”
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“We need to have a stable USMCA. It needs to be balanced and as it stipulates, it needs to be reviewed every six or so years.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations | Uploaded June 25, 2026 | 01:45-01:57
“We got to address some of the challenges within the USMCA. One would be the Chinese inputs into the relation.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations | Uploaded June 25, 2026 | 01:58-02:05
“Supply management should be on that list that we've got to take a look at again.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations | Uploaded June 25, 2026 | 03:38-03:42
“The President, by starting this tariff war, really has driven up the prices of everything and shuttered markets for many more.”
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“Pennsylvanians are paying higher prices because of the President's tariffs and more recently because of his war of choice in Iran driving up…”
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“He [Donald Trump] wants to poke his finger in the eyes of our allies and coddle our enemies.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations | Uploaded June 25, 2026 | 04:59-28:41
“Our farmers spent decades trading with Canada, and now those markets have been closed.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Canada-U.S. relations | Uploaded June 25, 2026 | 05:02-05:10
“The President's tariffs here are having a negative impact on everyone.”
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“I've cut taxes seven different times to reduce costs.”
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“In the first quarter of this year, our revenues were up over $1 billion beyond estimate.”
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“We're at about 25, a little over 25,000 private sector jobs created during my three years as governor.”
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“About 77% of [the $14 billion imports and exports] goes through Ontario.”
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“Just yesterday we signed an MoU to strengthen our relationship, to strengthen the partnership between our teams and to try and help grow…”
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“Congress over the last year and a half has failed miserably to meet their constitutional obligation to be a check on the administration.”
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“We have four competitive races in Pennsylvania.”
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“Hopefully we will win the U.S. house and be a check on this President.”
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“We'll see what happens over the next two and a half years in the Trump administration's term.”
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“I think the next president, states will have a lot to say about this and be in a position to strengthen that relationship.”
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“My singular professional responsibility is to protect and deliver for the people of Pennsylvania.”
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“If you're coming to help Pennsylvania, I'll work with you. If you're coming to hurt Pennsylvania, I'll stand up to you.”
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“The only thing I'm focused on is the midterms and making sure we win and that there is a check on the president.”
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“There are additional people who are behind bars in Pennsylvania today because of their threats against me and against my family.”
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“Clearly, the Trump administration has approached these social media companies with a very, very hands off approach.”
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“States like mine are taking some steps to do it, but the reality is this calls for a federal, if not a global response.”
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“Donald Trump's approach seemingly wants to be a hemispheric power.”
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“Gives a pass to Russia and China.”
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“President just went to China, came home with absolutely nothing.”
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“Decided seemingly to hold off on the arms deal with Taiwan.”
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“Poke his finger in the eye of our allies, whether it's Canada or Europeans or others.”
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“Made the world a less stable place and made America more isolated.”
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“Cuts to USAID.”
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“Representing the 51st state, as he says.”
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