Ontario's Ford Urges Voters to Oust Republicans Over $20 Billion Canada Tariff Fight
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 11
Ontario's Ford Urges Voters to Oust Republicans Over $20 Billion Canada Tariff Fight
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 11
Summary
Doug Ford said he hopes Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the U.S. midterms, arguing voters should hold Donald Trump accountable for escalating the trade war with Canada.
Ford tied that appeal to fresh U.S. moves banning some Canadian dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages after Canadian retaliatory tariffs hit about $20 billion in U.S. goods.
He also said Trump is unreliable but still likely wants a deal before the midterms, urging Canada to return to negotiations quickly despite the worsening rhetoric.
The dispute has spilled beyond tariffs: Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," while Ford said the pressure has pushed Canada to reduce dependence on the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a softer line, calling the latest U.S. measures relatively modest and signaling Canada may delay further retaliation while it studies the impact.