25 h. ago Ontario backs down on electricity surcharge after Trump threatens chaos

In yet another unanticipated pivot in the never-ending U.S.-Canada tariff saga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reneged on imposing a surcharge on electricity exported to neighbouring American states.After holding the retaliatory threat over Donald Trump's head as soon as the tariff talk shifted from the President's characteristic bravado into actual action, Ford properly enacted a 25 per cent tax on power sent to New York, Michigan and Minnesota on Monday, noting that it would add an extra $100 to the bills of 1.5 million homes and businesses and bring in hundreds of thousands of revenue to the province per day.Predictably, this threw Trump into a frenzy, prompting the reality star-turned-leader to announce an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on Tuesday — from 25 to a ridiculous 50 per cent."Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad...

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31 h. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after Ford slaps 25% surcharge on electricity going to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump railed against Canada in a social media post after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. Trump’s post on Truth Social suggested Ford’s decision to increase the price of electricity flowing across the border is just the latest attempt by Canada to take advantage […]

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35 h. ago To cut off U.S. electricity exports entirely, Ontario would have to reduce its output

On Monday, Ford introduced a 25 per cent surcharge on energy exported from Ontario to Michigan, Minnesota and New York as a response to tariffs.

Economics

44 h. ago Ontario charges U.S. a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity, warning it could go higher

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also threatened to shut off power completely to Minnesota, New York and Michigan if the Trump's on Canada tariffs remain

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52 h. ago Ontario's trade war retaliation will drive up U.S. electricity bills by $100 per month

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has just taken another bold step in Canada's counter-attack in the face of the steep tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump enacted on goods imported from the north last week.On Monday, Ford and his minister of energy and electrification formally introduced a new 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity the province sends south of the border, which will add approximately $100 to the monthly power bills of some 1.5 million residents in neighbouring New York, Michigan and Minnesota, effective immediately.It's a measure that the premier has been threatening since Trump started mounting his tariff actions in earnest in recent weeks, turning the blustering prattle the former reality TV star is notorious for into serious, debilitating action against his nation's closest ally.Ford added in his press conference about the new surcharge this morning that he will escalate restrictions on Ontario-produced energy further if...

Economics

53 h. ago Ontario Raises Electricity Price by 25% for Minnesota, Michigan and New York

A Canadian province that exports electricity to the US raised power prices for three states by 25% on Monday in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

53 h. ago Les tarifs de 25% sur les exportations d'électricité de Doug Ford entrent en vigueur

Les tarifs de 25% sur les exportations d'électricité de l'Ontario vers le Michigan, le Minnesota et l'État de New York sont entrés en vigueur.

Economics

8 d. ago Ontario to Impose 25% Export Tax on Power to Three US States

Ontario will impose a 25% tariff on power it sends to 1.5 million homes in Minnesota, Michigan and New York in response to fresh US levies, Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Ontario’s top civil servant told PC Party to remove partisan Washington trip ad

Ontario's top civil servant raised concerns about Doug Ford's trip to Washington D.C. after the PC party used images from the government-supported trip for partisan commercials

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2 w. ago Alectra Inc. employees unite with compassion to raise $200,000 for United Way’s food security programs

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees united to raise a total of $48,000 through regular payroll deductions to support the United Way’s food insecurity programs. Alectra made an additional corporate contribution of approximately $152,000, bringing the total donation amount to $200,000. “Alectra employees came together with an inspiring spirit of compassion […]

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