Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should be ready to reduce supplies of electricity and critical minerals to the United States amid worsening Canada-U.S. trade disputes. Ford tells The Associated Press that the country may need to respond if the trade fight escalates.
Ford links his warning to President Donald Trump’s trade policies, saying Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” if he knew what is happening. The outlets report Ford’s comments as a contingency plan rather than an immediate action, framing them as part of Canada’s preparation for potential further escalation in cross-border trade tensions.
While all sources emphasize the same core message—Ford’s threat to cut off or limit electricity and critical minerals—the coverage differs mainly in presentation. The Globe and Mail highlights Ford’s remark about Reagan and the trade context, The Independent foregrounds the call for readiness, and City News Toronto repeats the AP framing and attribution. Across accounts, the common point is Ford’s assertion that Canada should be prepared to take supply-related measures during the dispute.
