Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his authorities is ready to struggle again in opposition to any tariffs from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ford launched a press release on Sunday forward of Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday. Certainly one of his first selections in workplace is anticipated to be the imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian items because of issues he has with the nation’s border safety.
Whereas he congratulated Trump on the beginning of his second time period in workplace, Ford defined any selections to harm Canada received’t be taken calmly.
“As Premier of Ontario, if President Trump’s tariffs make retaliation necessary, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of Team Canada to fight back using every tool in our toolkit,” he stated.
Ford defined he would help federal tariffs as a primary line of retaliation. He added the province may additionally introduce its personal measures to fight any U.S. tariffs.
“We will make decisions about when and how to implement provincial retaliatory measures in collaboration with the federal government as they lead Canada’s response,” stated Ford.
Ford additionally took time in his assertion to specific his need for the 2 international locations to work collectively to create two of the richest, most secure, and most safe locations on the planet.
