Trump-Doug Ford feud escalates over Canada tariffs

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said former President Ronald Reagan would be "disgusted" with President Donald Trump's trade policies, escalating their feud amid a US-Canada tariff dispute. Ford also said Trump "is not to be trusted whatsoever." Ford's comments came after trade talks collapsed and Canada retaliated against Trump's 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods. Ford has repeatedly criticized Trump since January 2025, mocking his tariff threats and statehood rhetoric, while Trump has responded on Truth Social and praised Ford's March 2025 electricity surcharge reversal. The dispute includes Trump's October 2025 additional levy after Ford's Reagan ad campaign, and his August 2026 post claiming Canada wants state benefits without being one. Ford previously sought good ties with Trump but now advocates standing united against him.


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