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Randall Denley: Ford has capitalized on Trump war, but his bigger challenge will be managing Concession Carney

For the premier, the trade war is a chance to rise above the minor-league missteps and general lack of direction that have dogged his government for most of this year

Canada’s trade war with the U.S. is bad for Ontario, but not for Doug Ford.

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For the premier, the trade war is a godsend, a chance to rise above the minor-league missteps and general lack of direction that have dogged his government for most of this year.

Randall Denley: Ford has capitalized on Trump war, but his bigger challenge will be managing Concession Carney Back to video

For months, Ford has sat quietly on the sidelines as Prime Minister Mark Carney worked on the trade issue in his calm and quiet way. It seemed as if Ford’s stint as Captain Canada had come to an end.

Then, with one classic Ford outburst, the premier was back. When Trump threatened even more tariff punishment, Ford invited the president to “kiss my ass.” One would have to be a hardcore Ford hater not to say, “right on!”

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