Ford tells Trump to 'kiss my ass' over tariff threat on vehicles

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. President Donald Trump can "kiss my ass" after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on vehicles and parts to 50 percent on New Year's Day. Ford made the remark during a radio interview after learning of Trump's Truth Social post, which also targeted steel. He proposed retaliatory measures, including tripling prices on Canadian exports like oil, potash, and uranium, and called Trump a "bully" who would face a "rude awakening." The tariff threat follows Canada's withdrawal from trade talks three days earlier. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced weekend plans for "dollar for dollar" retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, effective Sept. 8.


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