Doug Ford warns Trump he would cut off energy to US "with a smile on my face" if it comes to it

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday he is prepared to follow through with previously announced retaliatory action if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with his tariffs threat on Canada.

This includes removing American alcohol from Liquor Control Board of Ontario shelves and ripping up a $100-million deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for Starlink internet in remote areas.

During an announcement on expanding the critical mineral industry, Ford did not hold back his resolve to fight against the impending tariffs.

"If they [U.S.] want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cut off their energy with a smile on my face," Ford said.

"We're going to win this tariff war," he added.