Trump and Canada’s Trade Spat Spotlights Doug Ford, the Ontario Premier

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Matina Stevis-GridneffOctober 25, 2025 at 02:44 PM

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Doug Ford, Ontario's premier, has been at odds with President Trump over tariffs that have harmed Ontario’s economy. Ford recently launched an anti-tariff advertisement using audio from a 1987 Ronald Reagan speech denouncing tariffs as destructive. In response to the ad, which he called "fraudulent," Trump announced he was terminating trade talks with Canada. The advertisement, however, accurately represented Reagan's stance against tariffs without altering its substance. This conflict highlights Ford’s confrontational approach towards Trump and his efforts to mitigate the economic impact of U.S. tariffs on Ontario.

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