Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By Newsday
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In brief
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford escalates tensions in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute, warning that the nation could restrict exports of electricity and critical minerals if trade conflicts intensify. Comparing President Trump's policies unfavorably to Ronald Reagan's approach, Ford signals potential economic leverage through resource restrictions. This stance reflects growing concerns about cross-border trade relationships and the strategic importance of Canadian natural resources in continental commerce.
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Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be "throwing up" over President Donald Trump's trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the Canada-U.S. trade fight worsens.
