President Donald Trump’s America First trade strategy is rattling the globalist establishment, and Canadian officials are scrambling in response. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in a fit of economic fearmongering, is now warning that Trump’s tariffs will “cause” a recession, even as his own government slaps retaliatory energy price hikes on U.S. consumers.
Trump’s Tariffs Expose Canada’s Dependency on U.S. Trade
Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China sent Wall Street elites into panic mode, with market drops that had more to do with traders’ knee-jerk reactions than any fundamental economic weakness. But the real fireworks started north of the border, where Canada’s political class is in full meltdown mode over Trump’s trade reset.
Instead of negotiating a fairer deal, Canada chose to double down on economic retaliation, keeping its own tariffs on U.S. goods in place. Ford, the leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party, announced a 25% increase in electricity prices for Minnesota, Michigan, and New York, directly targeting 1.5 million homes and businesses. Translation? Canada is now punishing American workers and families to save face.
Ford Blames Trump While Ignoring Canada’s Economic Mess
Ford took to CBS News to claim that Trump’s tariffs will spark a global economic downturn, whining that the president has created “more turmoil than we’ve seen ever, even more than the pandemic.” The reality? Canada’s economy has been teetering on the edge for years, bogged down by crushing regulations, sky-high taxes, and an overreliance on exports to the U.S.
Meanwhile, Trump isn’t backing down. Speaking to Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, the president reminded Americans that his strategy is about long-term economic strength, not short-term market jitters.
“What I have to do is build a strong country. You can’t really watch the stock market… China has a 100-year perspective. We go by quarters. And you can’t go by that.”
Liberal Governors Side With Canada Over American Workers
Not surprisingly, Democrat governors are jumping on the anti-Trump bandwagon, crying about the supposed “cost” of standing up to foreign trade abuses. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took to X to lament the tariffs, saying he called Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew in a desperate attempt to “find a way through this unnecessary and costly trade war.” Apparently, defending America’s industries, workers, and national security interests is too much for the left to stomach.
What Happens Next?
Trump has postponed tariffs for Canada and Mexico on products that meet the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) guidelines until April 2. But make no mistake—“reciprocal” tariffs are coming, and foreign leaders better prepare for a level playing field.
Trump has always been clear: America is done being the world’s economic doormat. While globalists, media elites, and weak-kneed politicians flail, he’s playing the long game to ensure America wins.
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