Ford doubles down on threat to cut off energy to U.S. amid spectre of trade war
Newly re-elected Premier Doug Ford doubled down Monday on his threat to cut off electricity flowing from Ontario to several American states if the U.S. moves ahead with tariffs.
“If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do anything — including cutting off their energy — with a smile on my face,” Ford said during his first news conference since winning a third majority last week. Ontario is a major electricity exporter to New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
“They need to feel the pain. They want to come at us? We’ve got to back twice as hard,” Ford added.
The comments came on the eve of when U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, and 10 per cent on energy, though there is still uncertainty about the magnitude and scope the tariffs might take.
The import levies could potentially devastate several key Ontario industries like auto manufacturing and steel production, as well as drive up retail prices and fuel more inflation. You can learn more about the supposedly impending tariffs here
Ford said his government is also prepared to implement a surcharge on every megawatt of energy states purchase from Ontario and “rip up” a $100-million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet company. The LCBO has already been directed to remove all American booze from its shelves if Trump moves ahead with his threats.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford outlined his plan to ‘win this tariff war’ if Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impost a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, saying he’s willing to act on a range of issues — including, if needed, cutting off energy exports from Ontario ‘with a smile on my face.’
Ford was mum on whether Ontario would apply any retaliatory tariffs at the provincial level, but Ford again repeated his support for the federal government to go “dollar for dollar” in its response.
Ontario’s response to a trade war with the U.S. was central to the four-week snap election campaign that came to a close last Thursday.
The Progressive Conservatives platform included about $40 billion in new spending promises, with roughly half of that aimed at supporting industries and workers who could be hurt by tariffs. That includes a new $5-billion Protect Ontario Account, $10 billion in support for employers through a tax deferral, up to $3 billion more in payroll and premium relief and up to $40 million for municipalities.
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