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Ford urges Carney to hit U.S. with dollar-for-dollar retaliation, leverage energy exports

In a four-page letter to Carney dated Aug. 17 and released by the Premier’s Office, Ford said Ontario continues to support negotiations aimed at securing relief from U.S. Section 232 tariffs on Canadian autos and auto parts, steel, aluminum and forestry products.

Published Aug 22, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Ford urges Carney to hit U.S. with dollar-for-dollar retaliation, leverage energy exports

Carney-Premiers 20260723 Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford during the closing press conference at the First Ministers Meetings in Charlottetown on Thursday, July 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

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