Ontario’s premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
Summary
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that if trade conflicts with the United States worsen, Canada might stop supplying electricity and important minerals to the U.S. He criticized President Donald Trump’s trade policies, saying they harm the close relationship between the two countries. The U.S. recently imposed high tariffs on Canadian goods, and Canada plans to respond with similar measures.Key Facts
- The U.S. placed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
- Canada said it will retaliate with equal tariffs starting September 8, 2026.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut electricity and critical mineral supplies to the U.S. if trade tensions worsen.
- Ford said Canadians are willing to face economic risks rather than give in to U.S. demands.
- Ford criticized President Trump’s trade policies, referencing former President Ronald Reagan’s support for free trade.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney ended trade talks recently due to U.S. demands being too high.
- The tariffs and retaliations mark an escalation in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute.
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