'Give your head a shake': Ontario premier blasts Trump's new U.S. tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is lashing out at U.S. President Donald Trump over his administration's new aluminum
tariffs.

Trump announced Thursday that he would be reimposing a 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imported from Canada, saying the step was necessary to defend the U.S. aluminum industry.

Ford said he's disappointed in the president for potentially compromising a historically strong trade relationship.

He also noted Trump's decision comes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when industries around the world are struggling with ongoing economic fallout.

WATCH | Ford blasts Trump's new tariffs as 'unacceptable':

Ford blasts 'unacceptable' tariffs imposed by Trump

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Ford said he's disappointed by the U.S. president's move, which comes in the middle of a pandemic. 'Who does this?' he asked.

In response, the premier is urging Ontario residents to "hit 'em where it hurts," describing the province and its consumer base as an economic powerhouse.

He says Ontario manufacturers should more aggressively label their goods as "made in Ontario" to help consumers buy local products.

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Ford urging consumers to buy Canadian

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Ford says Canadian consumers can push back against U.S. tariffs by checking the label on goods and supporting local manufacturing.