As Donald Trump teases steeper tariffs on Canadian products, Canada readies its $37 billion in retaliatory measures and politicians begin debating the move. Targets will likely be critical minerals with national unity and economic ties to the center.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday the country's leaders must put Canada first and forcefully hit back against president-elect Donald Trump if he goes ahead with punishing tariffs on all of our goods while also singling out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her reluctance to go all-in on retaliation.

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.