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

Ontario Premier Ford Threatens to Cut Electricity Over U.S. Escalation

Canadian province Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford threatens: “If the US escalates, I will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely.”

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…

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.

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.

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