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White House Cancels Ford's US Chamber Meet, Launches “Fortress” Plan

6/10/2026

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The White House objected to Premier Doug Ford’s reception with U.S. Chamber chair Ross Perot Jr., prompting its cancellation, which the chamber blamed on scheduling conflicts.
Ford met Senator Kevin Cramer and Republican lawmakers, and unveiled the “Fortress North America” plan to tie lifting Ontario’s alcohol ban to a USMCA renewal.
Opposition leaders called the trip a photo-op, noting Ford met no members of President Donald Trump’s administration.

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The White House objected to Premier Doug Ford’s reception with U.S. Chamber chair Ross Perot Jr., prompting its cancellation, which the chamber blamed on scheduling conflicts.
Ford met Senator Kevin Cramer and Republican lawmakers, and unveiled the “Fortress North America” plan to tie lifting Ontario’s alcohol ban to a USMCA renewal.
Opposition leaders called the trip a photo-op, noting Ford met no members of President Donald Trump’s administration.