Doug Ford, Ontario's Premier and leader of the Progressive Conservatives, is heading to Washington, D.C., to meet U.S. lawmakers and business leaders as part of a delegation of Canadian premiers. This visit comes in response to newly imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum by President Trump. Although opposition party leaders criticize the timing of Ford's trip during the election campaign, Ford asserts that he can handle both campaigning and addressing key economic issues effectively. The election is scheduled for February 27, with competing events from other party leaders across Ontario.
Ford has maintained that he can simultaneously campaign for re-election and take anti-tariff actions as premier.
Trump has signed orders imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, affecting Canada.
Ford's trip to D.C. aims to promote economic ties between the U.S. and Canada amid tariff threats.
Opposition leaders argue that Ford's trip during an election is inappropriate, but he continues to defend it.
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