Ontario, Doug Ford and Trump

Ford signals an early Ontario election is coming as Trump muses again about stiff tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says he needs a "clear mandate" from Ontario voters to wage an economic battle against potentially devastating tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump says could come on Feb. 1.
Doug Ford says a ‘clear mandate’ from Ontario voters is the best way to deal with Donald Trump
“This is going to be for four years with Donald Trump. He wants to undermine us any which way he can. He wants to take jobs away from Ontarians. He wants to attract businesses from Ontario to come down to the United States,” Ford told reporters at Queen’s Park on Monday.
Ford’s office sends internal email signalling early Ontario election is imminent
According to an internal memo, the Ford government appears ready to dissolve the Ontario legislature and call an early election, using Trump's tariffs as the justification.
Ford hints early Ontario election call is needed to respond to Trump tariff threats
Following U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration and threats to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he needs a 'clear mandate' to deal with the Trump administration for the next four years — hinting at an early election.
Ontario premier threatens to pull US alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs
Trump retook the Oval Office on Monday afternoon and has long threatened to introduce a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, unless both countries secure their borders against illegal migrants and drugs, on the first day of his administration.
Ontario premier threatens to clear U.S. alcohol from liquor store shelves if Trump imposes tariffs
By Phil Tsekouras Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and a range of other American-made booze will vanish from LCBO stores if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a blanket tariff on Canadian goods,
‘This is serious,’ Doug Ford warns up to 500,000 Ontario jobs will be affected by Trump’s tariffs
Premier Doug Ford estimates that up to half a million Ontario jobs could be affected by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Ontario to stop selling US alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs, Doug Ford warns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s told the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to clear U.S. booze from its shelves if Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs as he’s threatened to do.
Doug Ford may call Ontario election as early as next week: sources
The premier, who signalled he needs a "clear mandate" to spend the tens of billions of dollars in stimulus funds to keep the ...
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Doug Ford outraged at Trump inauguration comments
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‘They will feel the pain’: Doug Ford threatens to pull U.S. booze off LCBO shelves if Trump’s tariffs are enacted
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Canada will ‘respond robustly’ if Trump imposes ‘unfair tariffs,’ says PM Trudeau
Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada ...