Canada must be ‘first in line for exemptions’ when more tariffs go into effect on April 2: Ford
www.ctvnews.ca
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that U.S. representatives have indicated that they are planning to slap a “global tariff” on trading partners as of April 2, creating a need for Canada to shift its focus to making sure it is “first in line for exemptions.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/40900288

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27019635

Summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed that U.S. officials plan to implement a “global tariff” on April 2, affecting all trading partners.

Following meetings with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Ford stated Canada must focus on securing exemptions. Ford temporarily suspended his threatened 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., which facilitated the Washington meeting.

While Ford believes U.S. tariffs will hurt both countries, he expressed hope for Canada to achieve “tier one” supplier status through continued diplomacy.

Ford noted that U.S. rhetoric has “toned down” since the meeting, but retaliation remains an option if new tariffs proceed.

  • tehWrapper@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    1 day ago

    What Kool aid did they give Ford to drink down at that meeting… he went from being a fight the power to a please may I have another sir.

      • shawn1122@lemm.eeEnglish
        5·
        20 hours ago

        This is the real answer. He doesn’t have to maintain the facade anymore. He is a conservative after all.

    • arankays@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      24 hours ago

      Ford probably cut a deal with them to get power if/when the annexation happens. If there was a forced annexation, guaranteed he’d be the first one in line as the new acting “Governor of Canada.”

  • Auli@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    20 hours ago

    So we have to suck America off to get exemptions? Fuck them let them crash and burn themselves. Yes it well hurt the world but who cares.