Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Carney's 'President Ford' Slip Amid US-Canada Trade Tensions
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney accidentally called Ontario's Premier Doug Ford 'President Ford.'
This happened during a speech in Malaysia about trade.
He quickly corrected himself, acknowledging the mistake.
The mix-up occurred amidst growing trade disagreements between the U.S. and Canada.
This follows previous instances of confusion from U.S. President Trump regarding Canadian political titles, as well as the recent US imposition of tariffs on Canada.
Canadian PM Mark Carney called Ontario Premier Doug Ford 'President Ford'.
Carney made the gaffe while speaking at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
The mistake happened amid rising trade tensions between the US and Canada.
Trump previously confused Canadian titles as well.
The mistake follows a turbulent week in North American trade politics
- Who
- Mark Carney
- What
- Mistakenly called Ontario Premier Doug Ford as 'President Ford'
- When
- During the ASEAN summit
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- Amid rising US-Canada trade tensions and confusion of titles
- Event
- Mark Carney referred to Ontario Premier as 'President Ford'
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Context
- Amidst trade tensions between the US and Canada
- Relationship
- Carney speaking about trade relations
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