Ford accuses Trump of treating Canada like Communist China in trade war

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford accused President Trump of treating Canada like "Communist China" amid an escalating U.S.-Canada trade war, while expressing hope for a deal but saying "no deal is better than a bad deal." The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after talks collapsed, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow retaliation with matching tariffs starting Sept. 8. Ford and Trump exchanged personal insults, including Trump calling Ford "unimpressive" and Ford labeling Trump a "dictator." Trump suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," which Ford dismissed as a joke. The dispute threatens billions in annual trade, with Trump also threatening future tariffs on Canadian autos and steel. Both sides blame each other for the diplomatic breakdown.


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