Canada’s Ontario slaps 25% tariff on electricity exports to United States
The Canadian province of Ontario will impose a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States starting Monday.
The move will affect 1.5 million homes and businesses in New York, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the move in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
He warned if U.S. President Donald Trump expands those tariffs, Ontario will double the charge on its $489 million electricity exports.
Ford called the situation a “mess” and insisted the tariff will remain in place even if U.S. tariffs are temporarily paused.
He demanded a complete end to all U.S. trade restrictions on Canadian imports.
Ontario has formally notified the governors of the three affected states, who are all Democrats.
Ford acknowledged their frustration but urged them to pressure Washington to act.
He added Democrats and Republicans must push back against trade barriers that harm businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.
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