Ford and Trump exchange insults as bad blood from trade war spills over
Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation as Ford said Ontario could use electricity and critical minerals to hit U.S. industries if tariffs widen.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and publicly told Trump to 'kiss my ass' amid escalating trade tensions.
- Ford supported retaliatory measures, including tariffs and potentially cutting off electricity supplies to U.S. states, as a strong response to new 50% tariffs on Canadian exports.
- Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down with Canada accusing the U.S. of unacceptable demands, leading to the implementation of new tariffs on Canadian goods starting in 2026 or 2027.
- Trump responded on social media by mocking Ford and threatening to increase tariffs further on Canadian goods, including autos, and warned about possible consequences for Canadian energy supplies.
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White House says Trump is ending Canadas Free Ride amid escalating tariff dispute - The Tribune
The White House said the United States had offered Canada "the most preferential market access of any country on Earth" last week, with deep cuts on steel, aluminium, autos, lumber and other goods. However, it said Canada responded with "unreasonable demands, walk-backs, and flat-out rejection."
Ford’s threat to cut power to U.S. amid trade war, explained
Amid worsening U.S.-Canada relations, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is once again threatening to cut off electricity to 1.5 million homes and businesses across three neighbouring American states: Minnesota, Michigan and New York. The move comes as Canada tries to stave off the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to charge “far WORSE” tariffs after the federal government decided to walk away from trade negotiations on Aug. 21. Prime Min…
Ontario Threatens To Cut Off Power To "1.5 Million American Homes And Businesses" As Trump's Trade War Intensifies
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is threatening to weaponize his province's electricity grid against American consumers, and unlike Ottawa, he does not need anyone's permission to act.
"Loser" to describe the President of the United States Donald Trump in the verbal war that accompanies the escalation of the trade dispute between the United States and Canada. When asked if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had invited him to moderate his tones after Ford had already said that Trump could kiss his butt, the Prime Minister of Ontario has increased his dose: "I have quite a bit of space on my butt, so he has all the space he wa…
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