Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Reagan is ‘spinning around in his grave’ over Trump’s tariff policy

Trade Relations & Tariffs - Tariffs on Canada are viewed as a tax on Americans, negatively impacting job creation and increasing inflation [3][4] - Free trade with Canada creates more jobs and opportunities in both the US and Canada [3] - Ontario is a major trading partner for the US, being the number one partner for 15 states and number two for 12 others [5] - The speaker advocates for an "Amcan Fortress," emphasizing the close alliance and trading partnership between the US and Canada [8] Trade Actions & Negotiations - Ontario, as a large purchaser of alcohol, is considering removing US liquor products from shelves until a fair trade deal is reached [9][10] - Ontario is onshoring products to reduce reliance on the US due to the ongoing trade war [11] - The speaker is actively communicating with US governors, senators, and congressmen to advocate for a trade deal [17] Advertisement & Public Opinion - The advertisement aimed to inform Americans about the harmful effects of tariffs and protectionism [2] - The advertisement generated significant media attention, with over 114 billion (11.4% billion) impressions worldwide [12] - The speaker defends the use of Ronald Reagan's words in the ad, stating they were taken from the public domain [6] Ontario's Economic Role - Ontario is described as the engine of Canada, with 15 million (1.5% million) people [14] - Ontario provides energy to 15 million (1.5% million) homes in New York, Minnesota, and Michigan [17] - Ontario possesses significant rare earth minerals and is willing to supply them to the US [15][16]