Ontario premier says he will cut off electricity exports “with a smile”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has vowed to retaliate against President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods by cutting electricity exports to the U.S. Ford made the statement at a Toronto mining convention, warning that America “needs to feel the pain” if it imposes the tariffs. The move underscores rising tensions as Trump enforces stricter trade measures, citing national security and economic interests.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would halt electricity exports to the U.S. “with a smile” if Trump’s tariffs go into effect.
Ford pledged to match U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar, emphasizing Canada’s role as a major energy supplier to America.
Trump confirmed that the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect Tuesday, with no further negotiations.

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Tensions between Canada and the U.S. escalated Monday after Ontario Premier Doug Ford signaled he is ready to retaliate against President Trump’s tariffs by cutting off electricity exports. Speaking at a mining convention in Toronto, Ford declared, “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything — including cut off their energy with a smile on my face.”

Ford, whose province is a key supplier of electricity to several U.S. states, emphasized that America depends on Canada’s energy exports and should “feel the pain” if it moves forward with the trade penalties. “They rely on our energy,” Ford said. “They want to come at us hard, we’re going to come back twice as hard.”

The premier also indicated that he is aligned with Canada’s federal government in opposing the tariffs. “The provinces have a big say in it, but it’s the federal government that’s leading the charge, and we’re going to stand shoulder-to-shoulder no matter who’s in the federal government.” Ford said he intends to implement matching tariffs, stating, “That’s exactly what we’re going to do.”

President Trump confirmed that the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect Tuesday, signaling there is no room left for negotiations after a previous one-month delay. Trump initially held off on the tariffs following discussions with Canadian and Mexican leaders, but after what he described as insufficient action on border security and drug trafficking, he decided to move forward. “The tariffs, they’re all set. They go into effect tomorrow,” Trump said, adding that “no room” remained for Canada or Mexico to strike a deal before the deadline.

The president also reiterated his call for manufacturers to shift operations to the U.S. to avoid penalties. “What they have to do is build their car plants, frankly, and other things in the United States, in which case they have no tariffs,” Trump said.

With the trade dispute intensifying, it remains unclear how far Ford is willing to push his threats, but his rhetoric signals growing frustration north of the border. Whether Canada follows through with a retaliatory energy cutoff could have major implications for U.S. states reliant on Ontario’s power grid.

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Trump family announces Trump Mobile: Made in America, for America

Published on June 17, 2025

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On the 10-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s iconic campaign launch, the Trump family announced the debut of Trump Mobile, a new wireless company offering American-built smartphones, 5G coverage, and a values-driven alternative to Big Tech carriers.

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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump introduced Trump Mobile’s flagship service Monday, calling it a “transformational” alternative aimed at “our nation’s hardest-working people.”
The “47 Plan,” priced at $47.45/month, offers unlimited talk, text, and data, free international calls to U.S. military families, telehealth, roadside assistance, and no credit checks.
Trump Mobile’s customer support is fully U.S.-based and live 24/7—“not automated,” the company says—while a new American-made “T1 Phone” is slated for release in August.

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Marking ten years since President Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to launch his first campaign, the Trump Organization on Monday announced its boldest private sector move yet: Trump Mobile.

Flanked by company executives, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled the new cellular service, touting it as a patriotic, people-first alternative to legacy providers. “We’re building on the movement to put America first,” Trump Jr. said in a statement. “We will deliver the highest levels of quality and service.”

The cornerstone of Trump Mobile is the 47 Plan. Offered for $47.45/month, the plan includes unlimited data, full 5G coverage across all three major carriers, and a suite of benefits tailored to middle-class families, truckers, veterans, and anyone tired of paying premiums to companies that don’t share their values.

Among the key perks: 24/7 American-based customer service (with “real people,” not bots), comprehensive device protection, roadside assistance through Drive America, and telehealth services including mental health support and prescription delivery. Most notably, the plan includes free international calling to over 100 countries—an effort the Trump family says honors U.S. military families stationed abroad.

“We’re especially proud to offer free long-distance calling to our military members and their families,” said Eric Trump. “Those serving overseas should always be able to stay connected to the people they love back home.”

Unlike traditional providers, Trump Mobile advertises no contracts and no credit checks, appealing to a demographic long underserved by mainstream telecom giants. “Hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on,” Eric Trump added.

The company is also preparing to launch the T1 Phone in August—a sleek, gold smartphone “engineered for performance” and “proudly designed and built in the United States.” With that, the Trump Organization is not just entering the mobile market—it’s staking a claim as a direct competitor to Apple and Samsung.

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Carney praises Trump’s world ‘leadership’ at G7 meeting in Canada

Published on June 16, 2025

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Canada’s prime minister said it was a ‘great honor’ to host the U.S. president and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. ‘hand-in-hand.’

During the second day of the G7 leaders meeting in the Kananaskis area in Alberta, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s world “leadership” despite saying many negative things about him during his election campaign.

While speaking to reporters Monday, Trump hinted that a new trade deal between Canada and the United States was potentially only “weeks” away. This came after a private meeting with Carney before the official G7 talks commenced.

“We’ve developed a very good relationship. And we’re going to be talking about trade and many other things,” Trump told reporters.

Carney was less vocal, however. He used the opportunity to tell reporters he was happy Trump came to his country for the G7 meeting, saying it was a “great honor” to host him.

“This marks the 50th birthday of the G7, and the G7 is nothing without U.S. leadership,” Carney told reporters.

He then spoke about Trump’s “personal leadership” on world issues and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. “hand-in-hand.”

Carney ran his election campaign by claiming the Conservative Party would bow to Trump’s demands despite the fact that the party never said such things.

During his federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly took issue with Trump and the U.S. that turned into an anti-American Canadian legacy media frenzy.

However, the reality is, after Carney won the April 28 federal election, Trump praised him, saying, “Canada chose a very talented person.”

Trump has routinely suggested that Canada become an American state in recent months, often making such statements while talking about or implementing trade tariffs on Canadian goods.

As for Carney, he has said his government plans to launch a “new economy” in Canada that will involve “deepening” ties to the world.