- President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions by attacking Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Truth Social, comparing him unfavorably to his late brother, Rob Ford.
- Trump described Doug Ford as less charismatic and intelligent than his late brother, a populist former Toronto mayor whose style mirrored Trump's own.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded forcefully during a press conference, calling Trump a dictator, a bully, and a loser.
- The personal feud unfolded amid rising tariff tensions and trade disputes between U.S. and Canadian leadership.
- Commentators highlighted the close political and rhetorical similarities between Trump and the late Rob Ford.
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