The Latest Breaking News from Ontario

Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war

European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025

Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium imports kick in; Canada retaliates

Latest tariffs imposed as markets reel from a dizzying series of back-and-forth announcements on trade.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025

Trump Drops Tariff Bombshell After Canada Lawmaker Threatens to Cut off Power to 3 US States: 'We Don't Need Your Energy'

President Donald Trump reacted to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's announcement about charging a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the U.S.

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025

Ontario cancels Starlink deal over US tariffs — Italy may follow due to US pullback from Europe

Ontario, Canada, is canceling its contract with Starlink due to the tariffs the U.S. placed on Canadian goods, while Italy is having second thoughts about the White House's pullback on its European security commitments.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 6, 2025

Canadian Province Risks Lawsuit by Canceling Musk Contract Amid Tariff War: 'If They Come to Sue Us, So Be It'

Ontario is asserting its opposition to Trump by scrapping a $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink in response to Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian goods.

Latin Times · Mar 6, 2025

'For The Good Of Canada': Ontario's Hard-Hitting Ban On US Liquor Sends Shockwaves Through America

Ontario has removed over 3,600 US alcohol products from LCBO shelves in retaliation for US tariffs. Premier Ford calls it the 'first round of retaliation.'

International Business Times UK · Mar 6, 2025

Jack Daniel’s boss says Ontario removing U.S. alcohol from shelves is ‘worse than tariffs’ as Trump threats go into effect

Premier Doug Ford says removal of U.S. alcohol from shelves is ‘enormous hit to the American producers’

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Canadian Premier Apologizes To Americans For Considering Cutting Energy Exports: 'It's Not You, It's Your President'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized to Americans Tuesday as he considers cutting off energy exports amid Trump's escalating trade war.

Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025

A basic income can be a strong investment in mental health

Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies that will improve public health and well-being.

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025

Canadian Premier Threatens to Cut Off Energy to U.S. Amid Trade War: 'With a Smile on My Face'

Ford, whose province supplies power to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, also threatened to halt nickel shipments to the United States

Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025