OTTAWA — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is disregarding threats from Ontario to limit electrical energy exports.
OTTAWA — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is disregarding threats from Ontario to limit electrical energy exports.
On Wednesday, Ford stated Ontario is considering limiting electrical energy exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian merchandise.
American community CNBC requested Trump about Ford’s feedback, and the president-elect stated it is “superb” if Ontario imposed these restrictions, arguing the U.S. “is subsidizing Canada.”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province wouldn’t reduce off oil and gasoline exports beneath any circumstances, saying she prefers diplomacy over threats.
Ford at this time is doubling down on the concept of slicing off power exports, calling it a final resort however one which is perhaps wanted if the U.S. assaults the livelihoods of Canadians.
Ontario Power Minister Stephen Lecce stated the province would fairly have co-operation with the U.S., however might “finish energy sale into the U.S. market” the day Trump takes workplace on Jan. 20.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Dec. 12, 2024.
— With information from The Related Press, Lisa Johnson in Edmonton and Liam Casey in Toronto.
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
