Despite a temporary reprieve on some U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario will proceed with its planned 25% electricity export tax to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, beginning Monday. This retaliatory measure, alongside the removal of U.S. alcohol from LCBO shelves and cancelled contracts with American companies, reflects Ontario’s unwavering stance against President Trump’s tariffs. Premier Ford maintains that the temporary reprieve is insufficient and threatens to double the electricity tax if tariffs are not fully removed by April 2nd. The province cites the ongoing threat of further tariffs and the incomplete coverage of Canadian goods by the existing trade agreement as justifications for its actions.
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In response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York, impacting 1.5 million American customers. This retaliatory measure, effective Monday, follows warnings to the affected states’ governors and reflects Ontario’s firm stance against the tariffs. Premier Ford expressed regret for the surcharge but emphasized the need for the U.S. to remove all tariffs and renegotiate the USMCA. He further highlighted the significant economic uncertainty and job losses resulting from the trade dispute.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford permanently cancelled a $100 million contract with SpaceX for Starlink internet service, citing Musk’s role in the Trump administration and the ongoing trade war with the U.S. This decision, made in response to new tariffs, reverses an earlier reinstatement of the contract. Ford maintains the cancellation is final, regardless of future tariff resolutions, prioritizing a “point of principle” over potential financial penalties. The opposition parties have criticized both the initial contract and its subsequent cancellation.
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In response to President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to retaliate by cutting off energy exports to the U.S., apologizing to the American people while emphasizing that the issue stems from presidential action, not the American people themselves. Ford affirmed a unified approach with the federal government, vowing to fight back aggressively against these tariffs, leveraging Canada’s significant energy exports to the U.S. This strong stance mirrors Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on US imports totaling C$155 billion, demonstrating a determined Canadian response to the trade dispute. Both leaders emphasize the need for strong countermeasures to protect the Canadian economy.
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In response to President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced several retaliatory measures. These include cancelling a $100 million contract with Starlink, banning U.S. companies from provincial procurement contracts, and threatening a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to border states. Furthermore, the province’s liquor retailer, the LCBO, will cease purchasing American alcohol. These actions are in addition to the federal government’s own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancelled a $100 million contract with Starlink, a US-based company, and implemented a province-wide ban on US companies participating in provincial procurement. This action, a response to perceived economic attacks by the US, is part of a broader strategy to prioritize Canadian businesses and includes a potential 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to neighboring states and control over high-grade nickel exports. Ford defended the decision, stating that contracts will not be awarded to entities encouraging economic attacks on Canada and that legal challenges will be met. The province’s annual $30 billion procurement budget will be significantly impacted by this policy shift.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% export tax on electricity to the United States, contingent on the persistence of US tariffs. This action, coupled with threats to halt all electricity exports and nickel shipments by April 2nd, escalates the province’s retaliatory measures against potential further US tariffs. Ford also intends to ban US companies from provincial procurement and cancel a contract with Starlink. These aggressive actions follow his recent election victory, dispelling earlier suggestions that his tough stance was solely electioneering.
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Following President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed a forceful Canadian response unlike any previously witnessed. This unprecedented retaliation will likely involve significant countermeasures targeting U.S. imports. The announcement follows the collapse of last-ditch negotiations aimed at averting the tariffs.
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In response to President Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to halt energy exports to the U.S., stating he would do so “with a smile.” This action is a significant retaliatory measure, given Canada’s substantial energy exports to the U.S. and the potential for increased energy prices in the U.S. Ford emphasized Canada’s crucial role in supplying energy to several American states. Trump’s tariffs, initially delayed, were implemented despite relatively low levels of fentanyl seizures at the Canadian border.
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