CNN Analyst Calls Trump Most Influential President This Century Due to Tariffs and Border Policies
CNN data guru Harry Enten has ranked President Donald Trump as the most influential president of the 21st century, citing his tariff increases and immigration policies. Enten emphasized that the effective tariff rate on Canada has surged to 35%, the highest since the 1930s, and that Trump’s immigration policies have led to historically low net migration rates in the U.S.
Enten’s assessment was made during a recent segment where he outlined the significant shifts in U.S. economic and immigration policy under Trump’s leadership. The analyst noted that Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, which have been increased from 25% to 35%, reflect a broader strategy to address concerns over the flow of illicit drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. The White House has cited the need to hold Canada accountable for its role in the drug trade as the primary justification for the tariff hike, with Trump also signing executive orders to address trade deficits with other countries.
On immigration, Enten argued that Trump’s policies have led to a dramatic decline in net migration, with projections indicating the U.S. could face negative net migration for the first time in over 50 years. He pointed out that net migration in 2024 had dropped to approximately 2.8 million, marking a sharp decline from previous years under the Biden administration. Enten framed these changes as part of Trump’s broader effort to reshape American demographics and economic priorities, emphasizing the long-term implications of his policies on both domestic and international fronts.
While Enten’s claims have drawn attention for their boldness, they also underscore the ongoing debate over the impact of Trump’s policies on trade relations, national security, and immigration. His evaluation of Trump as the most influential president of the century highlights the contentious nature of these policies and their potential effects on the U.S. economy and global standing.