Ontario's premier says trade war would be 'devastating' for US and Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized President Donald Trump's tariff policies, stating that a trade war could be devastating for both the U.S. and Canada. Ford, speaking on ABC News, said that Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" was disappointing, emphasizing that the lake's name should remain unchanged. He emphasized that Canada is the U.S.'s largest trading partner, with more than 70% of Canada's exports going to the U.S. and nearly 60% of imports coming from the U.S. The trade war began after Trump announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, to which Canada responded by adding retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods starting Sept.

8. Ford expressed concern about Trump's recent deal with Venezuela for majority stake in Venezuelan oil reserves, questioning if it gives the U.S. more leverage. Ford reiterated his love for the American people but differentiated between the people and the current administration.