Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed his concerns about the impact of President Trump's comments on Canada during a meeting with U.S. governors. Ford stated that many governors find Trump's remarks insulting to Canada, affecting tourism from Canadians.

Ford emphasized the strong bond between Canada and the U.S., noting that the negative impact is primarily due to President Trump's actions. He urged Trump to mend relations and address the decline in Canadian tourism, as reported by CNN.

During discussions on trade and tariffs in Boston, Ford highlighted the worries of some governors about the significant decrease in Canadian tourism caused by the ongoing trade war. The unpredictability of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has further strained relations.

President Trump's repeated suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st state has been met with firm rejection by Canadian leaders, who view it as an affront to Canadian sovereignty. Despite the tension, Ford emphasized the positive interactions between governors and premiers, aiming to restore amicable relations.

The meeting in Boston included several U.S. governors such as Janet Mills, Phil Scott, Daniel McKee, Ned Lamont, Maura Healey, and Kathy Hochul, alongside Canadian premiers like John Hogan, Rob Lantz, Tim Houston, Susan Holt, and Quebec's Christine Fréchette.

As Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump at the G7 summit, Ford expressed confidence in Carney's ability to address the harmful impact of tariffs on both countries. He stressed the importance of sending a unified message to attract investments to the U.S. and Canada.

Regarding the trade war response, Ford defended his approach, including the creation of special economic zones for resource extraction. While facing criticism from some First Nations groups, Ford assured collaboration with these communities and emphasized the economic benefits of the initiative.