LILLEY: Trump and Ford trade insults as tariff war spirals
The name-calling may grab headlines, but another round of tariffs and counter-tariffs could bring real pain to Canadian workers and businesses.
Washington DC: A clash of words erupted between US President Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday, after bilateral trade talks between the United States and Canada fell apart. Canadian broadcaster CBC reported that Ford intensified his criticism of Trump following the US president's threats of tariffs. Trump retaliated in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, calling Ford the "less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of the late Rob Ford and accusing Canada of taking advantage of the United States.
Trump criticized Canada's leadership, stating that without the U.S. their economy would struggle. He warned Canada about its energy and transportation ties with the U.S., threatening further consequences if they didn't "fall in line." Ford shot back, dismissing Trump's advice and accusing him of being a "king of bankruptcies." The escalation came after trade negotiations broke down, with US tariffs on Canadian goods imposed and Canadian retaliatory measures set to begin on September 8. Ford vowed to use "everything in the kitchen sink" in retaliation against the U.S.
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