Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that, effective Monday, the province will impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States in response to President Donald Trump's recent trade tariffs. The measure affects approximately 1.5 million Americans in Minnesota, New York, and Michigan. Ford stated that he is prepared to escalate further if necessary.
"I will not hesitate to increase this charge," said Ford during a press conference reported by The Associated Press. "If the United States escalates, I will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely." He also acknowledged that he feels "terrible for the American people who didn't start this trade war" but placed sole responsibility on President Trump
