Ford seen on video saying he was ‘100% pleased’ Trump received U.S. election — till tariff menace

“Election day, was I happy this guy won? One hundred per cent I was,” Ford stated. “But then the guy pulled out the knife and f–king yanked it into us.”

Trump didn’t threaten Canada with 25 per cent tariffs till weeks after his election win — although he was outspoken about his intention to make use of tariffs as a part of his financial coverage. 

WATCH | Ford talks Trump win (warning, clip incorporates coarse language):

Trump ‘pulled out the knife and f–king yanked it in us,’ Ford says

After chatting with reporters on Monday, PC Occasion Chief Doug Ford stated he was initially “happy” Donald Trump received the U.S. election till he threatened Canada with hefty tariffs.

“It’s just so disappointing. I’m sure there’s millions of Canadians that thought ‘OK, this might be a good change down in the U.S.’ — [but] it’s been a disaster,” Ford stated. “I’d by no means assist that man in my whole life.

“He goes up and just stabs you right in the heart. Forget that. We’re supposed to be his closest allies, his closest friend. It’s terrible.”

Ford’s views on Trump have shifted by the years. In 2016, earlier than he turned Ontario’s premier, he instructed an interviewer that if he had been American, he completely would have voted for him.

Then in 2019, whereas on a visit to the U.S., he described himself as an enormous Republican and a supporter of Trump, but additionally raised considerations about U.S. protectionism.

“With the U.S. pausing tariffs, Ontario will also pause our retaliatory measures. If President Trump proceeds with tariffs, we won’t hesitate to remove American products off LCBO shelves or ban American companies from provincial procurement,” he continued.

Ford’s workplace additionally clarified the $100-million take care of Elon Musk’s Starlink signed late final 12 months would once more go ahead for now.

He then reiterated that Canada and the U.S. ought to keep centered on “the real trade war we’re fighting, with China.”

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