Trump Calls Carney and Ontario Premier 'Clowns' Who Must 'Fall in Line'

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade dispute with Canada on Tuesday, calling Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford "clowns" who need to "fall in line" in a Truth Social post. Trump's remarks came in response to Ford's threat to cut electricity and critical mineral exports to the U.S. The president also claimed Canada would not survive without the U.S., citing its 10% unemployment rate and what he called "inept leadership." Ford had earlier told the Associated Press that the late President Ronald Reagan would "vomit" at Trump's trade policies, as Ontario considers retaliatory measures amid the escalating bilateral trade conflict.