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Ontario Imposes 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to the U.S. in Response to Tariffs
BY Connect Newsroom, Mar 10, 2025 4:58 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The move will affect residents and businesses in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on the electricity it supplies to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford announced today.
The move will affect residents and businesses in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. The province estimates that the surcharge will cost these states $300,000 to $400,000 per day. Ontario plans to use the generated funds to provide financial relief to workers and businesses impacted by the U.S. tariffs.
Premier Ford also warned that if Trump escalates the trade war with Canada, he would not hesitate to cut off electricity exports from Ontario to the U.S. entirely.
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