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Canada and US to discuss renewed USMCA following tariff de-escalation

In a major development on Tuesday, Ontario, Canada, suspended its 25% surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. The announcement followed US President Donald Trump’s threat Tuesday morning that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would increase from 25% to 50% starting March 12. Ford’s change or heart prompted Trump to reverse course as well.

​Ontario Premier Doug Ford, chair of the Council of the Federation, speaks during a press conference with the premiers of Canada in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025.
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Canada’s premiers tour Washington as tariff-mania continues

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, the perfect time for Canada’s 13 premiers to be in Washington, DC, courting … anyone who’ll listen as they make a case for their country in the face of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.

​Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a campaign stop at Walker Construction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 31, 2025.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford no longer likes Donald Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who is seeking a new mandate in an election later this month, has been forced to explain a pro-Trump comment captured by a hot mic.

​Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a press conference in Toronto, Canada, on May 30, 2024.
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Three amigos, or two?

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that Canada and the United States should sign a trade deal without Mexico that would put an end to the Three Amigos relationship that has governed trade between the three countries since 1994, when the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed.

Electric vehicle charging below US and Canada flags with a bifurcation sign
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Trudeau jammed in EV trade war

If it doesn't get juicy subsidies, Stellantis could ditch Canada and set up shop in Michigan.