Carney says Trump’s demands would dismantle Canadian auto industry as Ford warns US could be cut off
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that U.S. trade demands confirmed Canada’s fears that U.S. President Donald Trump was seeking to dismantle its auto industry, as Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, and as Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned Canada could cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States.
Ford, speaking in an interview with The Associated Press, said Trump has underestimated Canadians’ willingness to endure economic pain rather than give in to U.S. pressure. Ford said Canada should consider increasingly severe retaliation if Trump continues targeting Canadian industries, including oil and potash, while Ontario could raise electricity prices or stop sending power south.
It may take a few months before we find out how the tens of thousands of workers that will lose their jobs (and spend whatever savings they may have) feel about the hostile verbage being utilized by senior politicians (examples aplenty in this article)!