Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man’ as premier continues U.S. media blitz against tariffs- forces Trump to back down on 50% tariff threat

[shockedcanadian]

For all the criticism, I guess Ford deserves some credit and he not only got Trump to back down from the increase but also to give him glowing reviews. Ford supports Carney for PM! LOL Trump is now helping the Liberals win against Pierre.

Maybe I was too critical of Ford too early, is he exposing Trump? I'm completely confused tbh. Does Trump consider this a small win or a small loss? How do Americans view this?

I think Canada early on pegged Homan and Lutnick as the weakest wheels on this buggy so they will strategically focus on them to get Trump to bend. It should be an interesting few months!

Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man’ as premier continues U.S. media blitz against tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s U.S. media blitz may be forcing President Donald Trump to change the channel on his costly trade war with Canada.

www.thestar.com

Premier Doug Ford’s U.S. media blitz may be forcing President Donald Trump to change the channel on his costly trade war with Canada.
In a world where Trump is fixated on cable news channels, Ford’s almost daily interviews on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and CNBC, as well ABC and CBS, appear to be having an impact.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, the president referred to the premier of Ontario, whom he did not mention by name, as “a very strong man” and expressed grudging admiration for his negotiating skills.

Trump’s comments came after Ford announced he would pause Ontario’s 25 per cent surcharge on electricity sold stateside in retaliation for the U.S. tariffs.
“I respect that,” the president said of the premier’s move.
Ford agreed to temporarily suspend the levy on electricity that Ontario supplies to about 1.5 million customers in New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
The concession comes after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the premier to invite him and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc for a meeting in Washington on Thursday.
In a statement on social media, Lutnick’s office said he and Ford had “a productive conversation about the economic relationship between the United States and Canada.”
“Secretary Lutnick agreed to officially meet with Premier Ford in Washington on Thursday … alongside the United States Trade Representative to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline,” the statement

 

[WEATHER53]

Well then you really will be a shocked Canadian as Canada just relented ob their electric surcharge tariff

 

[shockedcanadian]

Well then you really will be a shocked Canadian as Canada just relented ob their electric surcharge tariff

I know, but he was able to get Trump to back down also, while shining his shoes with some nicer words.

Now usually Trump does this as a way to make you feel "as if you won", which of course, Ford didn't. However, Ford has stated support for Carney and clearly doesn't want the more Trump guy, Pierre to win. He wants the career global socialist bank Carney to win.

Either are better than Trudeau at this point, but Trump is hurting his pipeline dreams if and when Carney wins I guarantee it.

 

[WEATHER53]

I know, but he was able to get Trump to back down also, while shining his shoes with some nicer words.

Now usually Trump does this as a way to make you feel "as if you won", which of course, Ford didn't. However, Ford has stated support for Carney and clearly doesn't want the more Trump guy, Pierre to win. He wants the career global socialist bank Carney to win.

Either are better than Trudeau at this point, but Trump is hurting his pipeline dreams if and when Carney wins I guarantee it.

So
Yes and then
But….but….but…

 

[shockedcanadian]

So
Yes and then
But….but….but…

Ford is basically a big Police State liberal. Trump is helping Pierres opponent if he helps Ford I assure you. I'm not big on politics, but I've figured this much out.

Lutnick will be the focus for Canadas influence efforts. I'm actually starting to wonder if we can actually pull this off despite Trumps big words.

 

[justoffal]

I know, but he was able to get Trump to back down also, while shining his shoes with some nicer words.

Now usually Trump does this as a way to make you feel "as if you won", which of course, Ford didn't. However, Ford has stated support for Carney and clearly doesn't want the more Trump guy, Pierre to win. He wants the career global socialist bank Carney to win.

Either are better than Trudeau at this point, but Trump is hurting his pipeline dreams if and when Carney wins I guarantee it.

There are a dozen peaking plants just waiting to fire up.....lol ....

 

[Cassandro]

Ford is playing a dangerous game with Trump. He just traded a real 25% surcharge for a threatened 50% tariff. In the long run, the US doesn't need Canada's electricity or its oil. I wonder if he and Carney realize that.

P.S. What is the status of Quebec's independence movement? Would the rest of Canada be better off without Quebec (and the Maritime Provinces)?

 

[BackAgain]

Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man’ as premier continues U.S. media blitz against tariffs- forces Trump to back down on 50% tariff threat​

Except that’s not at all what happened.

 

[Conservative from Georgia]

For all the criticism, I guess Ford deserves some credit and he not only got Trump to back down from the increase but also to give him glowing reviews. Ford supports Carney for PM! LOL Trump is now helping the Liberals win against Pierre.

Maybe I was too critical of Ford too early, is he exposing Trump? I'm completely confused tbh. Does Trump consider this a small win or a small loss? How do Americans view this?

I think Canada early on pegged Homan and Lutnick as the weakest wheels on this buggy so they will strategically focus on them to get Trump to bend. It should be an interesting few months!

Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man’ as premier continues U.S. media blitz against tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s U.S. media blitz may be forcing President Donald Trump to change the channel on his costly trade war with Canada.

www.thestar.com

Premier Doug Ford’s U.S. media blitz may be forcing President Donald Trump to change the channel on his costly trade war with Canada.
In a world where Trump is fixated on cable news channels, Ford’s almost daily interviews on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and CNBC, as well ABC and CBS, appear to be having an impact.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, the president referred to the premier of Ontario, whom he did not mention by name, as “a very strong man” and expressed grudging admiration for his negotiating skills.

Trump’s comments came after Ford announced he would pause Ontario’s 25 per cent surcharge on electricity sold stateside in retaliation for the U.S. tariffs.
“I respect that,” the president said of the premier’s move.
Ford agreed to temporarily suspend the levy on electricity that Ontario supplies to about 1.5 million customers in New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
The concession comes after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the premier to invite him and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc for a meeting in Washington on Thursday.
In a statement on social media, Lutnick’s office said he and Ford had “a productive conversation about the economic relationship between the United States and Canada.”
“Secretary Lutnick agreed to officially meet with Premier Ford in Washington on Thursday … alongside the United States Trade Representative to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline,” the statement

Ford scares the crap out of Trump with the electricity tariff threat.

 

[Conservative from Georgia]

Ford is playing a dangerous game with Trump. He just traded a real 25% surcharge for a threatened 50% tariff. In the long run, the US doesn't need Canada's electricity or its oil. I wonder if he and Carney realize that.

P.S. What is the status of Quebec's independence movement? Would the rest of Canada be better off without Quebec (and the Maritime Provinces)?

Your post didn’t age well.

Trump reverses course, won't double tariffs on some Canada imports: Trade war live updates

Trump previously said he would increase from 25% to 50% tariffs for Canada after Ontario said it would raise electricity prices on U.S.

www.usatoday.com

 

[TemplarKormac]

Well then you really will be a shocked Canadian as Canada just relented ob their electric surcharge tariff

You got a link for that, buddy? Ol' pal?

 

[krichton]

I know, but he was able to get Trump to back down also, while shining his shoes with some nicer words.

Now usually Trump does this as a way to make you feel "as if you won", which of course, Ford didn't. However, Ford has stated support for Carney and clearly doesn't want the more Trump guy, Pierre to win. He wants the career global socialist bank Carney to win.

Either are better than Trudeau at this point, but Trump is hurting his pipeline dreams if and when Carney wins I guarantee it.

So Trump backed down from his tariff threat after Ford threatened Trump with a bloody nose, so to speak, and suddenly he's shining Trump's shoes? Maga sheep will never surprise me lol

 

[Mac1958]

So Trump backed down from his tariff threat after Ford threatened Trump with a bloody nose, so to speak, and suddenly he's shining Trump's shoes? Maga sheep will never surprise me lol

It's always fascinating, the way Trump is obsessed with the word "strong". It's as if he immediately decides if someone is being "strong" (whatever his definition of the word is) and then proceeds based on that perception.

He desperately wants to appear strong, and desperately wants to attach himself to others who he feels project "strength". Definitely some longstanding issues there. His rough father probably pounded it into him.

 

[BluesLegend]

I know, but he was able to get Trump to back down also, while shining his shoes with some nicer words.

LOL no Canada got mouthy threatening to jack up the price of electricity and Trump ***** slapped Canada with a counter threat of 50% tariffs and Canada folded like a cheap lawn chair.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

It's always fascinating, the way Trump is obsessed with the word "strong". It's as if he immediately decides if someone is being "strong" (whatever his definition of the word is) and then proceeds based on that perception.

He desperately wants to appear strong, and desperately wants to attach himself to others who he feels project "strength". Definitely some longstanding issues there. His rough father probably pounded it into him.

Trump has a Type A personality. That's how we size people up, either strong, or weak. We respect people who are strong, even if we don't like them.

The beta males of the world will never understand that. It's like the difference between being peaceful and being harmless. Peaceful is when you are capable of maximum violence, but choose not to. If you aren't capable of maximum violence, you're harmless.

 

[Mac1958]

Trump has a Type A personality. That's how we size people up, either strong, or weak. We respect people who are strong, even if we don't like them.

The beta males of the world will never understand that. It's like the difference between being peaceful and being harmless. Peaceful is when you are capable of maximum violence, but choose not to. If you aren't capable of maximum violence, you're harmless.

Okay, Rambo.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

Okay, Rambo.

Says the beta male. Told you you don't understand.

 

[krichton]

It's always fascinating, the way Trump is obsessed with the word "strong". It's as if he immediately decides if someone is being "strong" (whatever his definition of the word is) and then proceeds based on that perception.

He desperately wants to appear strong, and desperately wants to attach himself to others who he feels project "strength". Definitely some longstanding issues there. His rough father probably pounded it into him.

The irony is we're stuck with someone who is actually incredibly weak, and weak leaders, much less ones as dumb as Trump will inevitably drag their countries down with them.

 

[The Irish Ram]

In a world where Trump is fixated on cable news channels, Ford’s almost daily interviews on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and CNBC, as well ABC and CBS, appear to be having an impact

The impact is, that Ford is no better than Trudeau. If pandering to the left is what Ford has in mind, he may have missed the purpose of our election. We are done with woke, leftist garbage. And we are done being used. We can either reciprocate your unfair trade tariffs, or Ford can come up with a plan for fair trade between the two of us.
What Trump will never say is, "Ok, Canada, take advantage of us. You win".

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Says the beta male. Told you you don't understand.

I think it is female. I could be wrong, but it seems very feline in nature, if you catch my drift.