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Ford Warns of Economic Retaliation Against Trump | Dover News
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford is firing back at Trump’s trade threats, warning Canada could cut off electricity and critical minerals if tensions escalate — a bold move meant to show how seriously Canadians take defending their economic interests. Ford draws a line in the sand, invoking Ronald Reagan to say Trump’s protectionist tactics would horrify a free-trade champion. While Trump pushes for 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, Ford sees it as an economic war targeting Ontario’s auto heartland — deeply tied to U.S. manufacturing. Even as he rejects earlier compromises like allowing American…
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