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Ford Threatens Electricity Exports in Tariff Showdown

3/4/2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is taking a stand against U.S. tariffs, threatening to cut electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. He proposed a hefty 25% surcharge on electricity and plans to exclude U.S. firms from Ontario contracts. Ford's bold move reflects a united front with the federal government, as they fight back against what he calls a threat to Ontario's economy.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is taking a stand against U.S. tariffs, threatening to cut electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. He proposed a hefty 25% surcharge on electricity and plans to exclude U.S. firms from Ontario contracts. Ford's bold move reflects a united front with the federal government, as they fight back against what he calls a threat to Ontario's economy.