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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Gillies

Ontario premier says he's 'ripping up' $100m contract with Musk's Starlink in response to US tariffs

Canada Tariffs Alcohol - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The leader of Canada's most populous province of Ontario said Monday he's ripping up a contract with Elon Musk's Starlink internet services in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who said he is also banning American companies from provincial contracts, signed a $100-million Canadian (US$68 million) with Musk's company in November to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.

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