Trade Tensions Dominate Premiers’ Meeting as Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other provincial leaders reject the trade threat as Trump ties the tariffs to wildfire smoke complaints.
- President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 50% levy on Canadian goods by next month, dominating discussions at the First Ministers Meetings in PEI this week.
- Escalating tensions stem from Trump's claims that Canadian wildfires are 'poisoning' U.S. air and provincial bans on American alcohol sales, creating bilateral friction.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushed back, stating, 'I'm tired of the bully trying to take our lunch money,' and called for reciprocal tariffs if CUSMA is not renewed.
- Premier Tony Wakeham rejected calls to restore U.S. liquor sales, while Democrat Ted Lieu labeled the duties a 'Trump Tax' on Canadian trade.
- Trade stability remains uncertain as Team Canada leaders insist that 'no deal better than a bad deal' for the country's future amid escalating tariff threats.
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Trade tensions dominate premiers’ meeting as Trump’s tariff threat looms
All 13 of Canada’s premiers spent most of Wednesday around one table in Charlottetown, with the threat of new U.S. tariffs looming over talks that ranged across a long list of domestic priorities.
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Cambridge TimesDoug Ford won't rule out cutting off U.S. electricity in response to Trump tariff threats
Doug Ford says Ontario won't rule out blocking electricity exports or charging surcharges to U.S. states in response to Trump's threatened 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting Aug. 19.
US Tariffs: Quebec’s Fréchette Wants to Avoid Escalation as Ontario’s Ford Pushes for Strong Response
Provincial premiers have responded differently to the latest U.S. tariff threat as they meet in Prince Edward Island, with some calling for preparations to retaliate and others urging restraint. The contrast is particularly evident between the neighbouring provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada should go “full tilt” in response to new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20. Meanwhile, Quebec P…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Promises "to Dismantle the U.S" Economy in Retaliation for Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a message to President Trump and to all Americans. Premier Ford promises to dismantle the U.S. economy if President Trump continues to threaten tariffs and trade sanctions. Considering the economy of the USA is ten-times larger than Canada, that’s quite a threat from Premier Doug Ford. WATCH: . Personally, I […]
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