Ford Warns Trump: Power and Minerals on Table | US News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is firing back at President Trump’s aggressive trade tactics, invoking Ronald Reagan to slam Trump’s protectionism as a betrayal of American economic tradition. Ford warns Canada is ready to make painful sacrifices—including cutting off electricity and critical minerals like nickel and uranium—to defend its interests, calling Trump’s threats to slap 50% tariffs on Canadian autos a direct assault on Canadian sovereignty. He accuses Trump of trying to dismantle Canadian industries and turn Canada into a vassal state, while also revealing he opposed a prior trade deal over issues like U.S. liquor access and Canada’s right to negotiate independently. Despite the heat, Ford insists on negotiation—though both sides are clearly digging in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce97e5a50f1c2640