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Trump 'not to be trusted whatsoever': Ford urges unity in face of trade war
Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation as the new duties hit $28 billion in Canadian goods and Ford said Trump cannot be trusted.
- President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on billions in Canadian exports on Saturday after trade talks collapsed Friday night; Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliatory measures beginning next month.
- Carney abandoned talks Friday night, rejecting the U.S. proposal as a "bad deal" that restricted Canadian sovereignty and French language protections, describing the terms as a "power play."
- The tariffs target $28 billion in Canadian goods including dairy and steel; Quebec Premier Christine Frchette announced support programs for businesses, saying her province is heavily impacted by the trade war.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford backed Carney on Saturday, stating Trump is "not to be trusted" and calling on provinces to maintain a united "Team Canada" approach against the tariffs.
- Counter tariffs take effect Sept. 8, the day after Labour Day; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned against cheering the retaliation, cautioning that farmers face 50% higher costs for essential equipment.
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Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: 'He is not to be trusted'
Premier Doug Ford said he's glad Canada didn't sign the trade deal being offered by the United States on Friday night, even as Ontario braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs that target the province's primary industries
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