Trump, Ontario Premier Ford trade insults after Canada-US talks collapse
Trump hit back in a lengthy Truth Social post, 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.
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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