In Ontario's ongoing election campaign, U.S. tariffs loom large, offering incumbent Premier Doug Ford a strategic advantage. By swiftly implementing actions against U.S. interests—such as halting a lucrative SpaceX contract and withdrawing U.S. liquor from government stores—Ford aims to gain favor among voters. However, he quickly paused these measures following a temporary reprieve from Trump, showcasing the political maneuvering at play. Experts suggest the election narrative will center more on Ford's response to tariffs than on his government's previous track record, prompting opposition parties to propose their own plans to mitigate tariff impacts.
"It's obvious to any neutral observer calling the election in the middle of the tariff threat was a political move designed to benefit his party."
"The media focus and the focus of Ontarians [during the election] isn't going to be on what Doug Ford's government did or didn't get done in the past couple of years. It's obviously going to be on Trump and the tariffs."
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