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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has become one of Canada’s most outspoken voices against President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy.
In a recent CBS News interview, Ford argued that Trump’s trade policies are pushing up costs for Americans as well as Canadians.
Ford said Canada did not start the trade war and argued that the United States is targeting one of its closest economic partners.
He also stressed that Canada and the United States remain deeply connected through trade, energy, manufacturing, and supply chains.
The confrontation comes as Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods.
Ford has called for Canada to respond strongly if negotiations fail, including using Canada’s economic leverage against the United States.
The Ontario premier has previously warned that Ontario could take aggressive action over U.S. tariffs, including using energy exports as leverage.
Meanwhile, Ottawa is continuing negotiations with Washington in an effort to prevent further tariff escalation.
Recent reports indicate Canada is considering trade concessions in exchange for possible U.S. tariff relief.
The dispute has created political pressure on both sides of the border.
For American consumers, the biggest question is whether tariffs will translate into higher prices.
For Canada, the challenge is protecting domestic industries while keeping access to its largest trading partner.
The Ford-Trump confrontation therefore represents a much larger fight over the future of North American trade.
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