"President Trump's tariffs are a disaster for the U.S. economy. They're making life more expensive for American families and businesses," Ford said at a news conference. He added, "Until the threat of tariffs is gone for good, Ontario won't back down. We'll stand strong, use every tool in our toolkit and do whatever it takes to protect Ontario."

The White House maintained that the federal judge who ordered a halt to the Trump administration's recent deportation flights "had no lawful basis" to issue the order.