Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the controversial anti-tariff advertisement, featuring former President Reagan, would air during the World Series before being paused Monday. The ad, which angered former President Trump, prompted him to halt trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Ford stated the campaign achieved its goal of sparking a conversation on tariffs and reaching U.S. audiences, and it would therefore continue through the weekend. Despite the pause, the advertisement will run during the first two World Series games, hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays, before being paused Monday to allow trade talks to resume.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has paused an ad critical of tariffs featuring a quote from Ronald Reagan, after the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute claimed the ad misrepresented Reagan’s 1987 radio address and President Donald Trump terminated trade negotiations with Canada. Ford stated the intention was to spark conversation and achieved that goal, directing his team to air the ad during the World Series games. The ad, which cost $75 million, features Reagan’s voice speaking against tariffs. Trump accused Canada of fraud and cheating in response to the ad, which comes as the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the legality of Trump’s tariffs.
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Ontario has officially terminated its $100-million contract with Starlink, but the province has not disclosed the cost of exiting the agreement. The contract, intended to bring high-speed internet to 15,000 residents in rural and northern Ontario, was canceled in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. Premier Doug Ford initially threatened cancellation due to Musk’s support of Trump and subsequent anti-Canadian statements. The opposition has called for a new plan to deliver high-speed internet to those who were promised it, expressing concern over the handling of taxpayer funds.
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Ontario’s economic development minister announced the province will challenge a potential 100% U.S. tariff on foreign-produced films, deploying its resources to fight the measure in Washington. This follows U.S. President Trump’s announcement of the tariff, a move that Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned. The proposed tariff threatens to severely damage Canada’s film industry, potentially eliminating 30,000 jobs and $2.6 billion in economic activity in Toronto alone. Ontario is also pursuing additional measures, including a five percent increase to the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, to support businesses against this and other potential economic threats from the U.S.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick asserted that President Trump’s tariff threats against Canada, specifically targeting Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s energy surcharges, were a strategic maneuver to achieve a quick resolution. Lutnick compared Canada’s reaction to that of Ukraine, suggesting a lack of gratitude for past U.S. support. He characterized Ford’s actions as a mistake, claiming the premier’s energy tax prompted Trump’s response and subsequent withdrawal of the threat. The situation highlights ongoing trade tensions and Trump’s determination to protect American interests, particularly within the automotive and energy sectors.
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Following a productive conversation between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the planned 25% electricity export surcharge to the U.S. has been temporarily suspended. This decision came after President Trump announced a doubling of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, escalating existing trade tensions. A meeting is scheduled in Washington D.C. to renegotiate the USMCA. Despite the temporary reprieve on electricity, the White House confirmed that the original 25% tariff on steel and aluminum will proceed, with further tariffs on other Canadian goods to follow.
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Despite a partial delay of US tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three US states, threatening a complete shutdown if tariffs escalate. This retaliatory measure, while impacting American consumers with increased energy costs, also carries significant risks for Canada’s energy sector. Ford’s actions are a direct response to President Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber, and further increases contingent on border security improvements. The escalating trade conflict highlights the potential for mutual harm in a full-blown trade war.
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In response to President Trump’s trade war, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% electricity surcharge for 1.5 million American consumers in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan, generating an estimated $208,000-$277,000 CAD daily to support Ontario’s economy. This measure, despite a one-month tariff reprieve from the U.S., will remain in effect until all tariffs are removed, with Ford threatening a complete electricity shutdown if necessary. The surcharge adds approximately $69 CAD monthly to affected American bills and is in addition to Canada’s $21 billion in retaliatory tariffs. Ford also urged Alberta to impose an oil export tax, further escalating the trade conflict.
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