Donald Trump “is probably the least loved politician in Canada because he attacks his nearest family member,” said Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford live on the “CNN” network on Thursday.
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Mr. Ford, a regular on interviews with journalist Wolf Blitzer on the continuous information chain, answered a question about the perception that the American president’s Canada maintains.
“This is how we see things,” continued the Prime Minister.
“Even republicans are in full disagreement [avec Trump]but they are too afraid to say anything because the president will attack them. ”
Strategy
After the new increase in 35 % tariffs on Canadian exports, Doug Ford called on the government of Mark Carney to answer the TAC by enhancement by reinforcing Canadian counter-size.
However, it is not the avenue that the Prime Minister envisages for the rest of things.
Even if Ottawa has garnered more than $ 2.5 billion since entry The taxation of counter-tale on American products, the Prime Minister hinted this week that he would rather seek opportunities to withdraw prices.
Mr. Ford launched other arrows to the Republican President. Yes, the Canada-United States relationship will always remain solid, despite Donald Trump, said-il.
“We will be your nearest ally, your nearest friend forever, as we have been for 200 years, and we will survive the Trump administration,” he told American listeners.
Replica
Doug Ford officially terminated a $ 100 million contract with the Internet Starlink supply company, owned by Elon Musk. A cost for the cessation of the contract must be paid, but has not been made public.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States do not unlock after months to go back and forth between Ottawa and Washington. They still continue officially, but few details have emerged on the progress made.