Ontario’s leverage in the U.S. trade war: What Ford can still bring to bear

Ontario Premier Doug Ford leads Ontario's leverage includes proven tactics like removing U.S. alcohol and electricity threats, escalating a U.S. tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian exports after talks collapsed. Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs effective after Labour Day, with details expected Tuesday. Ford supports Prime Minister Mark Carney and urges maximum pressure on Americans, citing proven success of keeping U.S. liquor off LCBO shelves. Ford also threatens electricity surcharges for 1.5 million U.S. customers, a card experts say can only be played once. His U.S. media strategy may keep tariffs in spotlight ahead of November midterms, though personal insults are questioned.