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Ontario premier says he’s ‘ripping up’ $100m contract with Musk’s Starlink in response to US tariffs

Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, announced the cancellation of a $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service due to U.S. Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Ford stated that U.S. Companies will be banned from future provincial contracts until the tariffs are removed.
Ford criticized Musk, claiming he is part of a team that wants to harm families and businesses in Ontario.
Ford mentioned that U.S.-based businesses would lose out on tens of billions of dollars in revenues as a result of Ontario's actions.

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Ontario Cancels, Then Restores $100 Million Starlink Contract Over Trump’s Ignorant Tariff Threats

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Ontario cancels Starlink contract in latest tariffs protest | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

OTTAWA >> The Canadian province of Ontario today announced it was cancelling a C$100 million ($68.12 million) contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, the latest retaliatory move against tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Contract, Bans U.S. Firms Over Tariffs - Valuetainment

Ontario Premier Doug Ford canceled the province's $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink in retaliation for Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada. The post Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Contract, Bans U.S. Firms Over Tariffs first appeared on Valuetainment.

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