Doug Ford calls for truce as Canada tariffs hit 50%
By The BriefBrief
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged a truce in his public dispute with President Donald Trump, while supporting Canada’s retaliation plan against new US tariffs. The measures would double Canada’s steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%.
WHO:Doug Ford
WHAT:Doug Ford called for a truce with President Donald Trump while backing Canada’s plan to retaliate by doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
WHERE:Canada
WHY:Ford was reacting to fresh US tariffs and Canada’s planned retaliation against them.
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