Smith understands need for unity to combat Trump tariffs, Ford says [Video]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada’s political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat, and he believes the country’s premiers are “moving her along” in her position.

The premiers met virtually with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday morning to talk about Trump’s early moves as president and the looming threat of tariffs, which could come as soon as next week.

Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing his government to study alleged unfair trade practices by Canada and Mexico and file a report by April 1.

Later that day, he mused about imposing 25 per cent tariffs on both countries by Feb. 1, calling Canada a “very bad abuser” for allowing illegal drugs and migrants to enter the U.S.

Canada has pushed back at Trump’s assertion with Trudeau saying Tuesday that less than one per cent of fentanyl or migrants …