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Ontario Imposes 25% Surcharge on U.S. Electricity Exports

3/11/2025

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In a bold response to U.S. tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. This decision impacts 1.5 million American homes and businesses, with Ford warning that escalating tensions could result in complete electricity shutdowns. Ontario's energy future hangs in the balance.

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In a bold response to U.S. tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. This decision impacts 1.5 million American homes and businesses, with Ford warning that escalating tensions could result in complete electricity shutdowns. Ontario's energy future hangs in the balance.