Ontario Premier Doug Ford is lashing out at U.S. President Donald Trump over his administration's new aluminum

Trump announced Thursday that he would be reimposing a 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imported from Canada, saying the step was necessary to defend the U.S. aluminum industry.

Ford said&nbsp;he's disappointed in the president for potentially compromising a historically strong trade relationship.

He&nbsp;also noted&nbsp;Trump's decision&nbsp;comes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when industries around the world are struggling with ongoing economic fallout.

Ford blasts 'unacceptable' tariffs imposed by Trump

Ford said he's disappointed by the U.S. president's move, which comes in the middle of a pandemic. 'Who does this?' he asked.

In response, the premier is urging Ontario residents to "hit 'em where it hurts," describing the province and its consumer base as an economic powerhouse.

Canada to impose $3.6B in tariffs in response to Trump's move against Canadian aluminum

The federal government will spend the next month consulting with Canadians about which U.S. metals products to target with retaliatory tariffs as a new trade dispute flares up with the Trump administration. The potential targets include numerous goods produced in key U.S. election states.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Monday, May 11, 2020 in Ottawa. 

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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. metals products after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on some Canadian aluminum products yesterday.

Canada to impose $3.6 billion in tariffs in retaliation against the U.S.

He says Ontario manufacturers should more aggressively label their goods as "made in Ontario" to help consumers buy local products.

Ford urging consumers to buy Canadian

Ford says Canadian consumers can push back against U.S. tariffs by checking the label on goods and supporting local manufacturing.

The Ontario premier promises to 'come out swinging' against the U.S. tariffs, likening the move to being backstabbed by a family member.

'Give your head a shake': Ontario premier blasts Trump's new U.S. tariffs

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