Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized President Donald Trump’s trade policies, suggesting that former U.S. President Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over Trump’s actions. Ford threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals, such as high-grade nickel and uranium, to the United States if the trade dispute escalates. He emphasized that “everything is on the table” and that Canada is prepared to endure economic pain rather than succumb to U.S. pressure.

Ford’s comments followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s withdrawal from trade negotiations with the Trump administration, citing Washington’s excessive demands for tariff relief. The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory measures starting September 8. Ford specifically highlighted the potential impact on the auto sector, a critical industry for Ontario, and accused Trump of seeking to undermine Canadian manufacturing and move production southward. Despite the escalating tensions, Ford maintained that Canada should remain open to negotiation.

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