TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs. The measure, which affects New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, is part of the province’s broader strategy to counter U.S. trade policies Ford described as “a disaster for the U.S. economy.”
“Until the threat of tariffs is gone for good, Ontario won’t back down,” Ford stated, vowing to protect the province’s interests.
The Independent Electricity System Operator has been directed to implement the surcharge, adding approximately C$10 (US$7.20) per megawatt-hour to exported electricity. The policy is expected to generate between C$300,000 and C$400,000 (US$432,000 to US$576,000) in daily revenue.
This move follows Ford’s recent decision to cancel Ontario’s C$100 million contract with Starlink, the satellite service company owned by Trump’s Senior Adviser, Elon Musk.
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