Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war

Washington — President Trump campaigned on lower prices for Americans, but his trade war with Canada is pushing prices higher for Americans, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News in an interview Friday. Earlier this week, Mr. Trump announced 50% tariffs starting next month on a number of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and alcohol, on top of other tariffs he's already imposed on Canada and elsewhere. In response, Canada this week rescinded its invitations to U.S. officials to attend the long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Ford said Canadians love Americans, but he said the president's decision to "go after" America's close ally and trading partner Canada is hurting both nations. Shortly before Ford sat down with CBS News, Mr. Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Canada over trade and the bridge deal. "We didn't start this trade war," Ford told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe in an interview for "The Takeout.""President Trump decided to go after his close ally and friend, his No. 1 customer in the entire world. And yes, the U.S. is our No. 1 customer. It's unnecessary. We have to make su...