Ontario Premier Ford Leads Canadian Response to Trump’s Tariff Threats

Doug Ford’s 'Canada Is Not For Sale' hat becomes a viral symbol of unity as Canada braces for potential U.S. trade tariffs.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has emerged as a key figure in Canada’s response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Ford’s 'Canada Is Not For Sale' hat, created by Ottawa designers, has become a viral sensation, selling over 5,000 units and rallying national pride.
Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have largely united against the tariff threats, though Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has resisted measures like energy export bans.
Ford has criticized Smith’s stance, emphasizing the need for a united Canadian front to counter the U.S. economic threat effectively.
Potential retaliatory measures under consideration include blocking energy exports and imposing tariffs on critical minerals like uranium, nickel, and copper.