President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at Ontario Premier Doug Ford, further escalating tensions between the United States and Canada following the collapse of trade negotiations.
“Lots of ‘bluster’ from Doug Ford,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, describing the Canadian leader as the “less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother” of the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
Trump’s attack came after Ford threatened to cut off electricity to the United States in response to Trump’s tariffs targeting Canada’s auto industry.
“We power 1.5 million homes and businesses,” Ford told The Associated Press. “Everything’s on the table. I’ll do whatever it takes.”
At a news conference Monday, Ford told CTV that Trump could "kiss my a--" and called him the "king of bankruptcies."
Trump responded on social media a short time later, claiming the United States has been “carrying Canada for decades, but no longer!”
“The U.S.A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada,” he wrote on Truth Social. “Without the United States, Canada couldn’t survive.” He went on to lob more insults at the Canadian leaders: he referred to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as “Governor Carney,” and Ford as “his Flunky.”
“Someone should get these clowns to ‘fall in line’ or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE!” Trump threatened.
The president also claimed that Canada’s unemployment rate had reached 10%.
“Their businesses are fleeing for the United States, and it’s all because of their failed policies, and inept leadership!” Trump concluded. “The days of ripping off our Farmers, and other Businesses, are OVER!”
