"Loser", "dictator", "King of bankruptcies", those were some of words Ontario Premier Doug Ford used to describe US President Donald Trump, as part of a war of words amid an escalating dispute over U.S. tariffs. Trump had earlier derided Ford as "the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother" of late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, while accusing Canada of taking advantage of the United States. Ford responded by calling Trump "a loser" and "a bully," saying he would not be intimidated by the U.S. president's criticism or tariff threats. He said Canada must stand up to Washington's trade pressure rather than back down, arguing that Trump's tariffs were hurting Americans as well as Canadians.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched a sharp attack on U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he “can’t be trusted” amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States.…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made some particularly blunt remarks as Trump continues to threaten tariffs on Canada.

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50% tariffs on Canada, further escalating the trade war between the nations.