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'Doug Jones is CANADA FIRST!' – Trump campaign asks why Alabama Democrat is 'siding with Canada instead of Alabama lumber companies'

Jones argued that tariffs on Canada would hurt Alabama workers, drawing criticism from Trump’s political operation, Tuberville’s campaign, and a lumber executive.

'Doug Jones is CANADA FIRST!' – Trump campaign asks why Alabama Democrat is 'siding with Canada instead of Alabama lumber companies'
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This article1 analysis · Sep 28, 2026
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Trump’s political operation criticized Alabama gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones over his opposition to tariffs on Canada, while a lumber executive disputed his claim that the tariffs would hurt Alabama workers. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s campaign also attacked Jones, and the article notes industry and Trump endorsements of Tuberville.

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Former U.S. Senator (D-AL)

Democratic candidate for Alabama governor; not a candidate for a congressional seat

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Tommy Tuberville
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Alabama senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate whose campaign criticized Jones

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Donald Trump
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President whose political operation criticized Jones and who endorsed Tuberville

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