Trump Threats Canadian Potash Supply, Politician Slams Ford's Response
Canada's position as a major supplier of potash to the US is under threat following a statement from Trump, according to Canadian politician and former Harper cabinet minister, Ritz. The US President has vowed to replace Canada with Belarus as their main potash supplier, but this claim has been disputed by experts who argue that Belarus lacks the capacity to meet American demand.
Ritz also criticized Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his response to Trump's statement, saying that Ford is 'completely outclassed and outmaneuvered' in dealing with the US President. He urged Ford to 'sit back and be quiet', implying that he should not engage further with Trump on this issue.
Ritz also took aim at Mark Carney's economic and foreign policy agenda, suggesting that Ottawa should focus more on addressing Canada's stagnant economy, housing problems, and inflation rather than pursuing international schemes. He rejected claims that former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has become Carney's 'wingman', arguing that media coverage had cherry-picked Harper's recent speech to support this portrayal.