Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S.

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Ontario's Doug Ford slaps 25% surcharge on US electricity exports in response to Trump tariff threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a press conference in Toronto.Katherine KY Cheng/Getty ImagesCanada's Ontario province slapped a 25% tax on electricity exports to 3 US states, its premier said.It will affect 1.5 million households and companies in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York.Premier Doug Ford said: "Ontario doesn't want this trade war, but we won't back down until it's over."Ontario's premier responded to President Donald Trump's tarif…

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Ontario charges U.S. a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity, warning it could go higher

Premier Doug Ford also threatened to shut off power completely to Minnesota, New York and Michigan if the Trump's on Canada tariffs remain.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Blames Trump for Escalating Trade War: ‘It’s Called President Trump’s Recession’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford hit back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday as the pair ramped up a growing trade war between Canada and the United States.

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Trump tariffs: Canada responds – and increases electricity prices for US citizens

Trump has punished Canadian energy imports with tariffs. Ontario Prime Minister answers. US residents will see energy costs rise.

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Ontario Premiere Threatens to 'Shut Off Electricity Completely' to U.S. if Trade War Escalates

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Ontario places 25% fee on electricity sold to US

TORONTO — Ontario's premier, the leader of Canada's most populous province, announced that effective Monday it will charge 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.