Doug Ford Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs with Bold Countermeasures
Alright, let’s talk about this trade war that’s heating up between Canada and the U.S. Doug Ford isn’t just sitting back and watching—it looks like he’s ready to throw some punches. In response to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, Ford is taking a hard stance, and honestly, his strategy is making waves.
One of the biggest moves? The LCBO—the Liquor Control Board of Ontario—will stop stocking American alcohol. That’s right, no more U.S. beer, wine, or spirits on the shelves. For context, this isn’t just a small protest. The LCBO is a massive player in the liquor industry, purchasing over $1 billion worth of alcohol from 35 U.S. states every year. Cutting that off overnight is a serious financial blow. And it doesn’t stop there—Ontario bars and restaurants won’t be able to get American booze through LCBO either. This move alone is enough to get the attention of U.S. producers who rely on Canadian buyers.
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But Ford isn’t stopping at alcohol. He’s also shutting down a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which was supposed to provide internet service to rural communities in Ontario. That’s a clear message to U.S. businesses: if you’re benefiting from Canadian deals, you better be prepared for consequences when unfair trade policies come into play.
And then there’s the electricity issue. Ontario sells a significant amount of power to the U.S., and Ford is threatening a 25% surcharge on those exports if Trump doesn’t back off on tariffs. If things escalate further, he’s even considering cutting off electricity exports entirely in April. Imagine millions of American homes suddenly facing power shortages—now that’s leverage.
Ford is also looking at critical minerals, another area where the U.S. heavily relies on Canada. Ontario provides half of the high-grade nickel the U.S. needs, along with essential resources like potash for farming. If restrictions are placed on these exports, American industries could take a major hit, from agriculture to technology to defense.
This is a bold move by Ford, and whether you love him or hate him, you’ve got to admit he’s playing hardball. Canada has often been seen as the polite neighbor, but in a trade war, politeness doesn’t pay the bills. The question now is—how will Trump respond? Will these countermeasures push the U.S. to reconsider its tariffs, or are we just getting started? Either way, it’s clear that Ontario isn’t backing down, and Ford is more than willing to make some noise.
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