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As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump signed an order imposing 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian exports as retaliation for Canada's earlier tariffs on U.S. goods.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the Canadian federal government to retaliate further by blocking or limiting exports of key commodities like potash, minerals, oil, and electricity, which are currently excluded from the new tariffs.
- The issue of tariffs was a central topic at the premiers’ summer meeting, with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt suggesting Canada could leverage its energy exports to the U.S. as a retaliatory tool.
- Canadian business leaders and politicians are advocating for additional tariffs on U.S. imports, including maintaining or increasing the 25 percent tariff on U.S.-made cars in response to American measures.
