Doug Ford sits down with Utah governor, who will encourage others to follow suit [Video]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions.

Gov. Spencer Cox says during this time of trade-driven conflict, subnational relationships are more important than ever.

He says his trade mission to Quebec and Ontario was scheduled last year but has taken on extra significance in the past few weeks.

Cox says he believes in free trade and wants to see the tariffs against Canadian goods removed, and it is important to remind Americans that the friendship and economic ties between the two countries run deep.

Ford says he had a great meeting with Cox, and wants to sign a memorandum of understanding …