Doug Ford says Canada must plan as if U.S. tariffs are permanent

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Photo by Peter J Thompson/PostmediaOntario Premier Doug Ford said Canada must prepare for the possibility that Unite States trade protectionism will last well beyond President Donald Trump’s administration.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“Canada’s relationship with the United States has changed permanently. We can no longer depend on what has been the most durable, prosperous and secure economic partnership the world has ever known,” Ford said in a speech in Toronto on Wednesday.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“We need to be prepared for the long haul. We need to plan as if tariffs are here for good.”SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: FP West: Energy Insider brings you behind the oilpatch’s closed doors with exclusive insights from insiders every Wednesday morning.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of FP West: Energy Insider will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againFord is the latest Canadian official to suggest Canadians need to brace for the prospect that U.S. tariffs will stay in place, regardless of who wins the White House in 2028. Industry Minister Melanie Joly has also warned there is bipartisan support for those duties in the U.S., though there’s debate over which sectors and countries should be targeted.Trump’s Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos and lumber have hurt those Canadian industries, which have long depended on U.S. market access. The U.S. also recently put 50 per cent levies on an array of Canadian goods and slapped import bans on a small range of products, including some alcoholic beverages.As the midterm elections approach, U.S. representatives in both parties have called on Trump to back off on his trade war with Canada and focus his trade policy on countering China’s rising influence.But it’s still not guaranteed that Democrats would reverse the tariffs on Canadian goods if they were in power.California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, said in an interview with CTV News in August that he can’t guarantee Democrats would lift the tariffs, but said their approach to trade would be “nothing like” Trump’s.Ford has been a proponent of aggressive retaliation by Canada, advocating “dollar-for-dollar” counter-tariffs — and sometimes sparring with the president in colourful language. In August, after Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian autos to 50 per cent, Ford used an expletive on live radio, saying: “He can kiss my a—— as far as I’m concerned.”—With assistance from Nojoud Al Mallees.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.