Trump vs. Doug Ford Feud Timeline Amid US-Canada Trade Dispute
The Ontario Premier said the U.S. president “is not to be trusted whatsoever.”
In a series of escalating statements, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has repeatedly clashed with U.S. President Donald Trump over trade policies. Ford, who has been the premier of Ontario since 2018, has criticized Trump's tariffs and interventionist measures, which he says are contrary to the economic policies of former President Ronald Reagan. Reagan, a popular Republican president known for championing free trade, Ford claims would be "throwing up" if he knew of Trump's actions.
Trump has also directed criticism towards Ford and the province of Ontario. In response to the escalating tensions, Ford announced that Ontario would increase electricity charges for 1.5 million American homes and businesses in retaliation. He vowed to take further action if the U.S. escalates its trade war, including the potential shutdown of electricity to American homes and businesses, banning U.S. liquor in Ontario, and cutting power transmission.
Ford has also accused Trump of wanting to destroy Canadian auto and manufacturing industries, describe Trump as the "most disliked politician in the world in Canada," and teased the development of data centers in Ontario, hinting at a potential retaliation.
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