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Canadian minister "losing patience" with Trump - wants to cripple the US

The Premier of the Canadian province of Ontario, Doug Ford, says he is starting to "lose patience" with Donald Trump after the increased tariffs against Canada. This is reported by CBC.

- I'm tired of the bully constantly trying to take our lunch money. We always seem to end up on the defensive, says Ford.

He believes that Canada must go on the full offensive and raises his proposal again to throttle energy supplies to the US.

- We are an energy superpower and we can cripple the US if we want to, says Ford.

After the new tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that he and Trump have agreed to step up trade talks.

Carney on the tariff threat: We have only responded in kind

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is now commenting on Donald Trump's new 50 percent tariff threat. He notes that it was the US that first violated the free trade agreement and started the tariff war, including against the automotive sector.

“Canada has, as is its full right, only responded with corresponding measures,” Carney writes on X.

The prime minister does not mention whether retaliatory tariffs are planned or whether he might consider lifting any measures. However, Carney writes that Canada advocates free trade, that tariffs make things more expensive on both sides of the border and that he is ready to discuss a solution with the US.

Trump imposes 50 percent tariffs on Canada

Donald Trump is imposing new 50 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada, US media reports. He accuses the country of “discriminating” against the US auto, alcohol and dairy industries.

The tariffs will take effect in 30 days, according to the White House. Exceptions are made for certain products, including energy products, minerals and fish.

The announcement comes after Trump threatened Canada with action because the smoke from their wildfires has drifted into the United States and “poisoned our air,” as the president put it.

After watching the World Cup final alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday, Trump said their relationship was good, but added:

“We have to stop the fires up there. If we can help them, we will. But maybe they should give us some compensation or something, or we’ll put some tariffs on them.”