In a significant move, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on electricity prices for American customers in response to President Trump's proposed tariffs. Ford's intent is to exert pressure on the US amid ongoing trade tensions, emphasizing that Ontario will not back down until the threat of tariffs is fully eliminated. The surcharge, estimated to cost affected Americans an additional $100 CAD monthly, will impact approximately 1.5 million households across Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Ford openly lamented the situation, attributing the responsibility for the trade war solely to Trump.
The premier of Ontario, Canada, Doug Ford, announced a 25% electricity surcharge on American customers to apply pressure in response to Trump's proposed tariffs.
Ford stated he would not hesitate to escalate Ontario's charge if the US continues its tariff threats, aiming to maximize leverage against American trade.
Despite a temporary pause from the US on tariffs, Ontario's premier Doug Ford insisted his province would continue surcharges until all tariff threats are removed.
The electricity change could cost Americans affected an average of $100 Canadian dollars monthly, impacting about 1.5 million households in three US states.
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