How tariffs on Canadian energy imports will drive California prices higher
Briefly

The Trump administration's recent energy tariffs, which include a 10% levy effective from April 2, will lead to increased electricity bills for Californians. This move targets Canada's energy exports, which make up a significant portion of its economy. As Canada exported $3.2 billion in electricity to the U.S. in 2023, these tariffs not only threaten to raise costs for U.S. consumers but also risk destabilizing the Canadian economy reliant on these exports. The broader implications include the disruption of power supply and increased operational costs for electric utilities in the U.S.
"The 10% energy tariffs from the Trump administration will impact Californians by increasing their electricity bills and could destabilize Canada's economy, heavily reliant on energy exports."
"With Canada sending $3.2 billion in electricity to the U.S. in 2023 alone, these tariffs will likely shift the cost of electricity upwards for American consumers."
Read at www.ocregister.com
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