Ontario Premier Doug Ford made it clear that he was not going to stand idly by while U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. In response to Trump’s “insulting” remarks, Ford asserted that “Canada is no Mexico” and emphasized the importance of the trading relationship between Canada and the United States. The proposed 25 per cent tariff would have a significant impact on Ontario’s economy, and Ford was quick to express his strong opposition to such measures.
Ford’s forceful response to Trump’s tariff threat underscores the seriousness of the situation for Canadian businesses and workers. The Premier’s statement serves as a reminder that Canada will not be bullied into accepting unfair trade practices. Ford’s defense of Canada’s interests is commendable, and his determination to protect the country’s economy is evident in his strong words against the proposed tariffs.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that Ford is not willing to back down in the face of adversity. His resolute stance sends a message that Canada will not be taken advantage of, and that the country will fight to protect its economic interests. With Ford leading the charge, Ontario and Canada are poised to stand firm against any attempts to undermine their trade relationships with the United States.
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So Ford insults Mexico , rather than just speaking about Canada eye roll 🙄 so typical of a conservative. Grow up Ford
Geography… Trump should know Canada is not Mexico…
D Ford fight for Canadian, the next Canada PM! Where is Trudeau?
Trump wants free trade with Russia 🇷🇺. The border problem in Canada is that we have a drug and guns invasion from America. And, of course, fleeing Americans.
Bravo, for your strong response, Mr Ford!
Thanks for standing for Ontarians and Canadians!
damn dougie looks on the verge of tears lol
Just impose a 35+% tariff on American goods coming into Canada? Honestly, what does America have that Canada cant make ourselves?? "Canada is the largest source of fuel for the United States, supplying about 60% of the country's crude oil imports and 52% of its total petroleum imports" It would boost our economy if we imposed similar tariffs right back at em. We should play their game, see how long it can last.
Trump knows what he's doing. Remember, he's a business man not a politician. 😊
Im not thrilled about the tariff but Trudeau and his cabinet have caused far more damage
Close the border. Problem solved
MAGA!!!!
Canada was no Mexico. Now, we are closer to Mexico than the USA.
It is quiet on the border because trump has been threatening for months to deport migrants. Not because of Biden’s restrictions
they don't call it "little india" for nothing…
Ford sounds more like a Prime minister than Trudeau does.
kind of like how you acted during covid to innocent canadians
Bohica Doug!
All the dummies in the comments looking for Trudeau. Guess who’s coming back for 2 more years
Close the borders! Its not rocket appliances.
Secure the borders now!
Stop the brain drain to the US!🇨🇦
It's actually GOOD for Canadians. Most of out goods get whisked away cheaply to the US market. At least now producers will have to compete for the Canadian market, bringing prices down while still allowing plenty of profit to be made.
Let's tax 25% the USA on everything too.
Or
No more water
No more wood
No more oil
No more metal
There were far better ways to differentiate Canada from Mexico that by insulting the country. The vast majority of Mexicans living in Mexico are good hard working family people. People who are doing productive meaning full things in their lives as opposed to Doug Ford. On the trade matter, adding tariffs to foreign made products coming into the US Trump may just be painting the US into a corner. While Americans tout the slogan "buy American", it is proven cost matters and succumb to buying offshore products. What will Americans do when Trump has alienated every country they trade with and there are no longer savings to be had. It's not like Americans can buy American….all of the big manufacturers made successful by American workers and loyal US consumers have gone to countries where manufacturers profit even more due to cheap labor.
He's right on ONE thing, this isn't Mexico, it is India.
Well Mexico is better Thn woke Canada 🇨🇦 hope Pierre Poilievre takes the control soon.
The current regime in Canadian government ruined the economy in Canada. Bring back manufacturing, open the pipelines, and get people working higher paying jobs. It's just so laughable when socialists complain about the country going broke. You have no idea how to run a business, let alone a country. TRUMP will run American like a successful business and smash everyone.
😂😂😂😂go trump
Apparently licking American shoes wasn't enough, right, Mr. Minister? 😂
We should force the US to pay for water
Typical conservative response. Don't treat us like those lesser people.
You just confirmed that his position is correct . He wants the borders secured. Thats not a threat . He is asking to protect the borders.
Did he just call Border Agents “Fine People”
Reee Reee Fine People? Dogwhistle Reee Reee
all the wood water and raw ore will be much more pricey for the US
Really, Ontario??!! Now you are going to cry because big bad Trump is going to impose Tarriffs??!! Maybe you should have seen this coming and NOT supported a federal government that does has no ability to negotiate!! Mr. Ford maybe pick up the phone to your COVID pal, Justin, and cry to him!!