“The success of Fortress Am-Can depends on the critical minerals needed for new technologies, including advanced military technologies that will define geopolitical and economic security for the next century,” Ford said in a statement.
The plan comes as Canada and the US face a looming trade war, as Trump threatens to levy 25% tariffs on Canadian goods when he takes office next week. Ford is among many Canadian politicians that have sought to protect domestic industries by proposing trade cooperation.
At a news conference in Toronto on Monday, Ford reiterated his interest in shipping more critical minerals and energy to the US, though he warned of retaliation if Trump makes good on his threats. Ford previously floated cutting off Ontario’s electricity exports to the US.
“Make no mistake about it, if they’re coming full-tilt at us, I won’t hesitate to pull out every single tool we have until they…
