In a high-stakes meeting in Washington, D.C., Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his ministers sat down with American business mogul Howard Lutnick to discuss the impact of tariffs on both sides of the border. The meeting, which took place on March 13, 2025, highlighted the ongoing tension surrounding trade between the United States and Canada. As the global economy continues to shift and evolve, it is crucial for leaders like Ford and Lutnick to come together to find common ground and seek solutions to trade challenges.
The discussions between Ford, his ministers, and Lutnick were no doubt intense and focused on the implications of tariffs on various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing. As tariffs continue to be a key point of contention in international trade, finding ways to alleviate their impact is essential for ensuring the prosperity of businesses and industries on both sides of the border.
Ford’s presence at the meeting underscores the importance of cooperation and dialogue between Canadian and American leaders. In the face of increasing economic uncertainty and global competition, it is crucial for nations to work together to address trade issues and find mutually beneficial solutions. By engaging in discussions with influential figures like Lutnick, Ford is demonstrating a commitment to advancing the interests of Ontario and Canada on the world stage.
As the meeting concluded, it became clear that the discussions between Ford, his ministers, and Lutnick had the potential to shape the future of trade relations between Canada and the United States. While the path forward may be challenging, the willingness of leaders to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue is a positive sign for the future of international trade. The outcomes of this meeting will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for both countries and the global economy as a whole.
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BC is the best!!🎉
Greenland will join to Canada
On long term, we really need to do business with others countries than USA. There is good chance we get this kind of behavior even with others republicans if Trump doesnt turn it in a democratic republic and him as lifetime President.
We need to invest in army to protect our borders, we cannot trust USA to look at the artic for us and evwn worse he want to be friend with Russia. Russia violate our area everyday.
Its gonna be hard and costly move since we were doing so much business with usa. But it is time to switch and get way better deals for our oils and ressources.
Sorry for the Americans that doesnt support Trump and thanks for your support.
If Canadian leaders trust that Trump will hold up his end of any agreement, they’re deluded. Trump is a Putin wannabe and will follow the same corrupt playbook. He will never honour his promises.
Trump is bad at math they have 340 million people compared to Canada’s 40 million they need and use so much more everything and of coarse their military is bigger…. Hello you have 300 million more people than Canada.
To stop subsidizing Canada to the tune of approx $200B per year and free military protection.
Ford has no business getting involved with federal issues and speaking for Canada. He's too erratic and willing to join Maga to ingratiate himself to Trump.
He's already shown he will throw Mexico under the bus to buddy up to the US
If you don’t need anything from Canada you won’t care that Ontario cuts off the power.
🇨🇦 ELBOWS UP !!!!
The greatest irony in all of this is the simple fact that Donald Trump is the only president in history of America to have filed for bankruptcy six different times, and, who's seventh bankruptcy will be, the United States of America.
What bout the old saying…"if you cant beat em….join them." Why does Canada think they can play games with the usa…?? Did you guys not see the way Ireland is handling usa…???
CANADIAN OFFICIALS SHOULD STOP GOING TO THE US. SPEAK BY PHONE. DT SAID HE IS NOT BACKING DOWN, SO IT IS POINTLESS. RESPECT MUST BE EARNED. TIME FOR A DIVORCE..
Why Canada is unable to negotiate instead of confronting US~10times economy. How could Mexican could manage it?
Time for a government change here in Canada! The Liberals have caused enough damage! Then maybe we can negotiate with Trump, let's have a free trade deal, enough of these Tariffs on both sides!
😂 he means that usa will be the fourth great territory 😂😂😂 didnt even make province ehhh bub
Ford is like a little kid always wants everything to go his own way he definitely needs to grow up
If Canada is smart, they should cool off. Imagine, who needs who more?
If they don't need are resources shut the power of then we see what you need
Ha ha…the rip off artist complaining about being ripped off!
No one will save Canada
I was on the same work visa for many years in the states. You are approved or denied. You are NEVER held illegally without an attorney for no reason, and I've never heard of a visa being 'revoked' and I studied this status and did my own legal work for decades. I left the US when Agent Orange took power, and thank God I'm back in Canada. That man is mentally disturbed and dangerous. If you are Canadian, you need to leave the US immediately.
What a fool
Trump wants to dictate and rule other countries, and when they respond to his bullying, he feels offended and pushes even harder. That is not only unfair, it is completely stupid and insane. Trump should go to old people’s place instead of messing up the entire world!
If Elon goes up we have to hope JD and trump go with him. Might find ourselves in a designated survivor situation. One can only hope!
America had done more good for other countries than any other nation on htis planet.
The citizens of some countries are envious of, jealous of and are intimidated by the US due to its economic power, military power and cultural influence.
As well, they think that they are being threatened by the USA's global dominance.
There is no need to think like this.
The USA has done more good for other countries than any other nation on this planet.
America is a very generous nation.
In 2023, the US was the largest donor of humanitarian aid worldwide donating $9,489 million.
The US has historically given more money in foreign aid in total U.S. dollars than any other country in the world, distributing more than $ 640 billion globally from 2012 through 2022.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has committed approximately $174 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
During WW I, America was the largest wartime creditor, lending a total of $7 billion, of which $3.7 billion went to Britain, $1.9 billion to France, and $1 billion to Italy.
During WWII, America introduced the Lend-Lease program which was used to supply Allied nations with military hardware with a total value of roughly $50.1 billion
( equivalent to $672 billion in 2023 )
The United States supplied the Soviet Union with roughly 14,000 aircraft under the Lend-Lease program during World War II.
During WWII, America introduced the Marshall Plan which financed the rebuilding of eighteen western European nations after their devastation which amounted to $13.3 billion
( equivalent to $173.8 billion in 2024 )
Jasmine Mooney is lucky she has a voice to be heard and taken care of compared to millions around her