Northern Shift

Canada apologizes:

Ford made assurances that a trade deal would be settled between the two North American nations prior to the April 2 deadline during an interview on WABC’s “Cats & Cosby” — and added a very Canadian “Sorry, eh,” directed toward US citizens. “I want to apologize to the American people. I spent 20 years of my life in the US, in New Jersey, in Chicago. I love the American people. I absolutely love them,” Ford told hosts John Catsimitides and Rita Cosby. Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference regarding the new tariffs that the United States has placed on Canada, at Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 3 Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference regarding the new tariffs that the United States has placed on Canada, at Queen’s Park in Toronto on March 4, 2025. AP “We’re going to get through this. We’re stronger together. We’ll always be united,” the Canadian premier added. Ford gave insight into his negotiations with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, on whom he heaped praise, along with President Trump. “Secretary Lutnick and President Trump are brilliant businesspeople. They are hard negotiators. We need to put this behind us and move forward and build the two strongest countries in the world,” Ford said.

North and South, together again...