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Ford Fights U.S. Tariffs to Protect Canada’s Economy

3/19/2025

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Ford Fights Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is on a mission to protect Canada from a looming U.S. global tariff set to take effect on April 2. After discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Ford stressed the detrimental impact these tariffs could have on both nations, vowing to showcase Canada’s economic significance while fostering a spirit of collaboration in negotiations.

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Trump Enforces Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly stated that the impending 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, effective April 2, will have no exemptions. The OECD raises alarms, predicting these tariffs could plunge Mexico into recession and severely stunt Canada's economic growth, casting a shadow over North American trade relations.

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Ford Fights Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is on a mission to protect Canada from a looming U.S. global tariff set to take effect on April 2. After discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Ford stressed the detrimental impact these tariffs could have on both nations, vowing to showcase Canada’s economic significance while fostering a spirit of collaboration in negotiations.

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