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Trump Calls Doug Ford “Loser” as Tariff Fight Escalates

8/25/2026

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened counter-tariffs on the United States.
President Donald Trump called Ford a “loser” and “less charismatic brother of Rob Ford” on Truth Social.
Trump claimed Canada’s unemployment rate was 10%, while Statistics Canada reported 6.4%.
Both leaders suggested the dispute could expand to border checks, visa requirements, or passenger pre-screening.
Trump’s Truth Social post marked the first time he mentioned Ontario Premier Doug Ford by name.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened counter-tariffs on the United States.
President Donald Trump called Ford a “loser” and “less charismatic brother of Rob Ford” on Truth Social.
Trump claimed Canada’s unemployment rate was 10%, while Statistics Canada reported 6.4%.
Both leaders suggested the dispute could expand to border checks, visa requirements, or passenger pre-screening.
Trump’s Truth Social post marked the first time he mentioned Ontario Premier Doug Ford by name.