Canada, Locked in a "Tariff Dispute," Cheers Trump's Crushing Defeat: "So Happy I Could Do a Cartwheel" [U.S. Blue Tsunami]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford
At press conference: "I couldn't be happier"

As U.S. President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, voices of celebration rang out in Canada, which has been embroiled in trade disputes over high tariffs.

According to the Financial Times (FT) and Canadian media outlet CityNews on Wednesday (local time), Ontario Premier Doug Ford welcomed news of the U.S. midterm elections at a press conference held that day at Queen's Park in Toronto, saying, "I couldn't be happier."

Ontario Premier Doug Ford (right) speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the 21st (local time). Ottawa, Canada (AFP-Yonhap News)

"Have you ever seen a big guy like me do a cartwheel?" he said. "I was jumping up and down as the results came in." He also openly expressed his hostility toward President Trump, saying, "I just can't stand the man."

Premier Ford described the election results as "a victory for Canada and the whole world." He said, "The American people have made their voices heard," and stressed that President Trump should listen to voters. He also said that, as soon as the newly elected U.S. lawmakers take office, he plans to send Ontario cabinet ministers to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of the House and Senate.

Canada has welcomed the U.S. midterm election results because it has faced economic pressure from the Trump Administration's tariff policies. Since taking office, President Trump has imposed high tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, lumber and automobiles. Ontario has strongly opposed the policies, given its close ties to the U.S. automotive industry and supply chain.

Some analysts say the election results could put Canada in a stronger position in future trade negotiations with the United States. The FT reported that President Trump's weakening political influence could strengthen Canada's negotiating position with the United States.

However, at the press conference that day, Premier Ford urged caution, saying, "We shouldn't fall into the illusion that the trade war is over," and noting that President Trump still has the authority to impose tariffs.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.