Ford says deal with U.S. is 'very close,' despite 50% tariffs on the horizon
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he thinks the U.S. and Canada are closing in on a trade deal, as the country braces to be slapped with an additional 25 per cent tariff on Wednesday.
"The conversations are getting very close to hopefully a real positive deal happening," said Ford, speaking at Queen's Park on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent on Wednesday.
If these tariffs come into effect, Ford said the federal government and premiers will have a discussion about possible retaliatory measures.
"Let's see how the discussion goes, let's hope it's a positive thing," he said. "But if they keep on the 25 per cent tariffs on steel, my recommendation is slap them with a 25 per cent. We can't be kicked around any longer."
Ford said he wants to take a positive approach and make a deal with the U.S.
Ford spoke to media on Tuesday after meeting with Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
The meeting was "very positive," the premier said.
"I'm very confident we're going to have a great relationship as we move forward with the ambassador," he said.
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