Canada Threatens Electricity Surcharge and Cutoff Over U.S. Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns of potential actions on electricity exports as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate under new tariffs.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to impose a 25% surcharge or halt electricity exports to U.S. states like New York, Michigan, and Minnesota in response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
President Donald Trump recently announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing efforts to boost the U.S. economy despite potential disruptions.
Canada has retaliated with 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, with plans to expand these measures if U.S. tariffs persist or increase further.
States like New York and New England, which rely significantly on Canadian electricity, could face higher energy costs and potential grid reliability challenges if exports are disrupted.
Energy experts and grid operators warn that the trade dispute could destabilize cross-border electricity supply, affecting price stability and reliability in interconnected regions.