Canada's Doug Ford on Trump trade war: "When someone comes up and punches you in the face ... you have to stand up"
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized President Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing they hurt both nations and contradict Trump's campaign promises to lower costs. Canada responded by rescinding invitations to U.S. officials for the Gordie Howe Bridge opening.
Why it matters
The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its largest trading partner threaten economic stability and cross-border infrastructure cooperation.
Washington — President Trump campaigned on lower prices for Americans, but his trade war with Canada is pushing prices higher for Americans, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News in an interview Friday. Earlier this week, Mr. Trump announced 50% tariffs starting next month on a number of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and alcohol, on top of other tariffs he's already imposed on Canada and elsewhere. In response, Canada this week rescinded its invitations to U.S. officials to attend the long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Ford said Canadians love Americans, but he said the president's decision to "go after" America's close ally and trading partner Canada is hurting both nations. Shortly before Ford sat down with CBS News, Mr. Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Canada over trade and the bridge deal.
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