Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
Summary
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods will raise prices for Americans and harm both countries. Ford criticized the trade war, saying it hurts jobs and economies in the U.S. and Canada, and urged Canada to fight back against the tariffs.Key Facts
- President Trump announced 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods starting next month.
- Tariffs will affect close to $20 billion of Canadian products like hockey sticks, alcohol, milk, and honey.
- Canada canceled a U.S. official invitation to the Gordie Howe Bridge opening in response to the tariffs.
- The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit (U.S.) and Windsor (Canada) and will create jobs on both sides.
- Canada is the largest U.S. trading partner, with about $52 billion in two-way trade.
- Ford said the trade war raises prices and creates uncertainty for businesses in both countries.
- The Trump administration says tariffs are retaliation for Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods and liquor bans.
- Ford compared the trade conflict to repeated punches and said Canada must stand up for itself.
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