Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?
Summary
Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, Canada, initially showed strong support for President Donald Trump, but his stance has shifted. Ford now opposes Trump's trade tariffs and has become a prominent voice against them, influencing U.S.-Canada trade talks.Key Facts
- Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario, Canada's largest province.
- Ford initially showed support for President Trump's policies during his 2018 campaign.
- He now opposes President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
- In a recent television ad, Ford used President Reagan's words against protectionism.
- Ford's family has a long history in politics; his brother Rob Ford was the Mayor of Toronto.
- Doug Ford was elected in 2018 after a backlash against Ontario's then-governing Liberal Party.
- Ford has shifted from a right-wing populist stance to a more centrist position.
- His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic earned him praise from some critics.
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