(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota is aggressive and rooted in retaliation for President Trump’s recent tariff implementation on Canadian goods.
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This action targets 1.5 million American homes and businesses in border states, with an average monthly increase of $100.
The Canadian province is now expected to collect between CA$300,000 and CA$400,000 daily from hardworking American families and businesses already struggling with inflation.
Energy reliability experts warn this is just the beginning of potential foreign manipulation of the power grid.
Ford even explicitly threatened to cut off American access to Canadian electricity completely, showing how vulnerable border states have become to foreign energy suppliers.
Ford’s thinly veiled threat reveals Canada’s willingness to weaponize energy against American communities.
“I will not hesitate to shut off electricity completely,” Ford declared.
Ontario’s power plays demonstrate how quickly foreign governments can turn essential services into economic weapons.
Meanwhile, Quebec is already considering similar measures against American consumers, potentially expanding the pain to even more states.
The crisis reveals serious vulnerabilities in the interconnected electric grid between the U.S. and Canada.
Michigan’s Public Service Commission acknowledged the surcharge could impact regional energy markets.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a review of potential effects, but these reactive measures come too late for consumers who will face immediate price hikes.
Ford’s hostility toward America extends beyond policy disagreements. He has attempted to create division within U.S. politics, claiming, “Republicans, at least the ones I speak to, do not agree with President Trump but they are too scared to go out there and say it publicly.”
Economic retaliation has already triggered market instability, with the S&P 500 experiencing significant drops.
Americans deserve reliable, affordable energy free from foreign manipulation and political games.
This latest power play by Canadian officials proves yet again why energy independence must be a national security priority – not just an economic one.
Until Americans secure their own power production, they will remain vulnerable to these types of international strong-arm tactics.
Ontario will impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.
The province's Premier Doug Ford says this will impact 1.5 million American homes and businesses in New York, Minnesota, and Michigan. @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/I9ftZCgTVD
— Robert Hackford (@Robert_Hackford) March 10, 2025
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