As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
August 25, 2026 / 7:10 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that the U.S. is treating Canada like "Communist China" in the ongoing trade dispute.
- Talks between the U.S. and Canada ended without a trade deal, leading to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and planned Canadian retaliation.
- Ford criticized President Trump's accusations and personal insults, while Trump called Ford "unimpressive."
- The trade dispute could impact billions in annual trade, with potential tariffs on automotive and steel imports.
- Ford believes that both countries will suffer economically from the trade war, but Canada is better positioned to weather the storm due to its financial stability and diversified trade.