Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a stark warning Thursday, telling policy leaders in Toronto that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments show he poses a real threat to Canada’s economy and sovereignty. Speaking at the Canada Growth Summit 2025, Ford said Trump’s remarks about Canada were not just rhetorical, but a sign of deeper intentions to harm key sectors like auto manufacturing and trade. “He wants to try to take over Canada,” Ford said, adding, “He wants to destroy our auto sector. He wants to destroy our manufacturing sector.”
The warning follows comments Trump made from the White House earlier this week, where he claimed Canada would “cease to exist” without American support and floated the idea of raising tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles beyond the existing 25 percent. Trump further suggested that he wants to see car production shift away from Canada back to the United States, saying bluntly, “I really don’t want cars from Canada.” These remarks have fueled growing concerns in Canada, especially as the country approaches a high-stakes federal election centered largely around Trump’s impact.
