[Doug Ford Warns Trump Over Canada Tariff Retaliation]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada could retaliate by imposing counter‑tariffs, potentially damaging the American economy. In his remarks, he singled out vital industries, humorously stating he would love to see Americans drive vehicles without oil and even try cultivating crops such as vegetables and fruit without reliance on the nation’s potash.
Highlighting the heightened outrage across Canada regarding the trade clash, the blunt premature continues his sharp critique of the U.S. president, insisting that Canadian action could swiftly impact American businesses.
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