Ontario Hits Back: 25% Electricity Tariff on U.S., Threatens Full Shutdown in Trump Trade War

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DOGE v. US Economy

🔴 UPDATE: March 10, 2025

Ontario Retaliates: 25% Tariff on U.S.-Bound Electricity, Threatens Full Shutdown

The Trump-initiated trade war with Canada has officially entered dangerous new territory as Ontario Premier Doug Ford has imposed a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the U.S., a move that will directly impact residents and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Ford has also threatened to cut off power exports entirely if Trump escalates further, stating:

“If they wanna try and annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cut off their energy, with a smile on my face.” — Doug Ford

Key Developments:

• 25% Tariff on Electricity Exports: Ontario’s retaliatory measure, announced today, comes in direct response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Energy costs will rise immediately for affected states.

• Major Power Disruptions Possible: Ontario supplies roughly 10% of Michigan’s electricity needs, with significant energy exports also going to Minnesota and New York. A full shutdown could cause immediate price spikes and grid instability.

• Trudeau Backs Ford, Expands Trade War: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already imposed $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, with a plan to expand to $125 billion if Trump refuses to back down.

🔍 Why This Matters:

• American Consumers Will Pay the Price: The electricity tariff will be felt immediately by residents and businesses in the Great Lakes region, raising utility bills and squeezing manufacturers.

• Trump’s Reckless Trade War Could Kill U.S. Jobs: With Ford threatening to cut power entirely, factories, small businesses, and entire communities could see their energy supplies crippled overnight.

• The Department of Government Extinction (DOGE) Strikes Again: This is yet another example of Trump’s administration deliberately pushing policies that hurt working Americans—escalating economic warfare against allies while ignoring the actual trade imbalances that harm U.S. workers.

🚨 The Bottom Line:

Trump picked this fight, and now working-class Americans will suffer for it. The DOGE-led trade war is spiraling into real economic consequences, with power shortages, price hikes, and job losses now on the table. As Trump continues his economic brinkmanship, Americans should prepare for even worse fallout.

📌 Sources:

• CBS News (KKTV): Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump’s trade war

• CNN: Ontario premier threatens to ‘shut off electricity completely’ for US if trade war escalates

• Forbes: Ontario Imposes 25% Charge On Electricity To U.S. Starting Today—Hitting New York, Michigan—After Trump Tariffs

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