Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended his remarks about US President Donald Trump amid escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada. Ford said he stands by calling Trump a “dictator” and “bully” and urged both sides to return to negotiations. Ford also reacted to Trump’s suggestion of renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” saying the lake would continue to be called Lake Ontario in Canada. The comments come as the dispute over US tariffs continues to strain US-Canada ties.
