Trump and Ontario Premier Ford clash as US-Canada trade talks collapse

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US President Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanged personal attacks Monday after US-Canada trade talks collapsed, escalating a tariff dispute between the two nations. Trump mocked Ford as the "less charismatic" brother of the late Rob Ford and accused Canada of taking advantage of the US, while Ford called Trump a "dictator" and the "king of bankruptcies." Over 50 percent US tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods took effect Saturday, with Canada planning retaliatory tariffs September 8. Trump announced tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, parts and steel would rise to 50 percent from January 2027. Ford backed Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from negotiations, saying "everything is on the table" for retaliation. The automotive sector faces particular pressure due to closely linked supply chains.


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