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Or sign-in if you have an account.Ontario Premier Doug Ford at a morning press conference in Toronto on June 4, 2026. Photo by Peter Power/Postmedia NewsThis week, I will be heading down to Washington, D.C., to meet with American officials and launch our plan to build Fortress North America — a renewed partnership between Canada, the United States and Mexico anchored in the strength of the Canada-U.S. relationship and reinforced by our trilateral partnership with Mexico.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorIn every conversation I have with American politicians and business leaders, I make one thing clear: tariffs and uncertainty hurt workers, businesses and families in both our countries. I have also been clear about something else. I love the United States. I respect the American entrepreneurial spirit. I believe deeply in what we can achieve together. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againOntario and Canada will always do what is necessary to stand up for and protect our workers and businesses. The best outcome for workers and businesses on both sides is ending uncertainty and working together to support jobs and economic growth. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this is a defining moment for our partnership. It is time to come together on a fair trade agreement that will create more jobs, lower costs and strengthen our economic and continental security in the face of growing global competition, especially from China. Ontario is the economic engine of Canada and a critical partner to the United States. We are America’s closest ally and the largest customer for more than half of U.S. states. We supply the essentials that Americans rely on every day, including critical minerals and rare earths, electricity, uranium, manufacturing inputs, food and health products that support U.S. families, factories and defence industries. Put simply, we build things together. Ontario supports millions of American jobs and plays a vital role in the strength and security of our shared economy. There is nowhere else in the world where two economies are so deeply integrated. At the same time, this integration is amplified through North America’s trilateral trade framework, where strong Canada-U.S. ties help drive broader continental growth. We have seen a constructive shift in Mexico’s approach to trade, including increased attention to issues such as transshipment and broader trade enforcement. We look forward to working alongside Mexico to build on this momentum and strengthen cooperation — because when our trade systems work as intended, it enhances the integrity and competitiveness of all North America. That is why it is in all our shared interests to move forward together under a renewed Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). A strengthened CUSMA will support shared prosperity and unlock the full potential of Fortress North America. It will mean a jobs boom. With the right agreement in place, we can unlock billions in new investment across North American auto, steel, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and critical mineral supply chains. It will lower the cost of living. By reducing tariffs and strengthening our integrated supply chains, we can lower costs for businesses and pass those savings on to consumers. And it will strengthen continental security, because economic security is national security. By working together, we can build secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals, nuclear energy, defence production and advanced technologies. We can protect our economies, our borders and our shared future from global threats. At the same time, a stronger North American partnership will help limit the flow of unfair imports that distort markets and undermine our workers and industries. Deepening our alliance is essential to protecting our economic strength, our democratic values and our long‑term competitiveness. Trade conflict between allies only creates uncertainty and that uncertainty benefits our competitors, not our workers. We must stay focused on unity, fairness and building together. Ontario is ready to do its part. From critical minerals and nuclear energy to advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, we are uniquely positioned to help power the next generation of North American growth and security. Together, let’s build Fortress North America. Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.