Ontario Premier apologizes to Americans over trade tensions [Video]

ONTARIO, Canada – Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued an apology to Americans, expressing frustration over trade tensions between Canada and the United States. Ford has voiced his readiness to halt electricity exports to the U.S. if President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods remain in place.

These tariffs were implemented overnight, prompting reactions from both Canada and Mexico. Mexico has also imposed a 25 percent tariff on U.S. goods in response.

Ford emphasized his stance, stating, “This is unnecessary, and we do have to retaliate, and I apologize to the American people. It’s not you, it’s your president that’s causing this problem. We’re the number one customer in the world to the United States. We had a great relationship. I want to continue on with that relationship, but I will use every tool in our toolbox to send a message to President Trump that this is the …