Ontario Premier Doug Ford to speak amid U.S.-Canada trade war
Premier Doug Ford is once again threatening to cut off electricity exports to the United States amid an escalating trade war that will have significant impact on steel and autos.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford engaged in a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in Hamilton on Monday. Trump, in a message on his Truth Social platform, referred to Ford as a "loser" and "unimpressive brother" of former mayor Rob Ford. Ford responded by suggesting he would campaign against Trump in the midterms if given the chance, labeling Trump as a "dictator" and "bully."
During the 45-minute news conference, Ford repeatedly criticized Trump, telling reporters he "doesn't like the guy" and "doesn't take any advice" from him. The trade talks between the two nations collapsed late Friday evening, leading to 50 percent tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods. Ford's political opponents urged him to recall the legislature to address the tariff situation, but he dismissed these calls as "gutter politics."
Ford also warned that the U.S. could impose further tariffs on cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel if Canada continued to rip off the United States in trade.
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