Harris or Trump: Ford will work with U.S. ‘no matter’ election outcome
Global News
Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will work with whoever secures the White House.
Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will work with whoever secures the White House.
Ford made the declaration on the eve of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and stressed the close economic ties Ontario has with not only the country, but several states both nearby and far.
“The upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections will have an enormous impact on the future of our province. No matter the political stripe, we’ve maintained a strong economic partnership that has driven economic growth, trade, jobs and investments on both sides of the border,” he said in a video shared on Facebook Monday.
“No matter the outcome in the election, we’re going to continue to work together. Ontario jobs are depending on it, and we’ll never stop working for Ontario workers.”
On Nov. 5, a presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being removed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts will conclude. With roughly 81 per cent of Ontario exports going to America, the fractious race will likely come with massive ramifications for the province’s economy.
With a tough cost of living for many and a race that has focused on foreign trade and immigration, there is potential the next president may look inward, and cut down on some of Ontario’s trade deals.
The Ford government, however, has been banking on strong personal relationships with governors and a concerted campaign over months to keep ties alive whatever the result.
“We must avoid falling into a ‘Buy Canada’ or ‘Buy America’ mindset that would jeopardize our existing trading relationship,” Ford said in a separate statement Monday.
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