The chair of Canada’s premiers had a message for Americans walking into Wednesday’s meeting with the prime minister, called to discuss the country’s plan should U.S-president elect Donald Trump make good on his threat to slap a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.

The Ontario premier’s dire prediction comes as he and other provincial and territorial leaders meet Wednesday in Ottawa with Justin Trudeau.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is a strong believer in hitting the U.S. back with retaliatory tariffs if Trump implements them against Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to "let the people decide" if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs.The comments mark the premier's strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.

Canada’s premiers are divided on how to tackle Donald Trump as the incoming U.S. president threatens 25% tariffs on the nation’s goods.

Premier Doug Ford estimates that up to half a million Ontario jobs could be affected by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

The premiers’ Council of the Federation, of which Ford is currently the rotating chair, will sit down with Justin Trudeau to hash out what the country will do to counter Trump’s tariff vow

Speaking to reporters before a meeting with the other premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Ford said everything should be on the table as Canada prepares to retaliate against the U.S.