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Ontario To Withdraw 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to the US

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Premier Doug Ford is also scheduled to travel to Washington this week to meet with Lutnick.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Ontario has decided to withdraw the 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the US following positive discussions between Premier Doug Ford and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Premier Doug Ford is also scheduled to travel to Washington this week to meet with Lutnick. The decision comes after US President Donald Trump announced plans to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent in retaliation for Ontario's surcharge.

In response, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement, warning that any move by Canada to cut off electricity to the US could lead to serious consequences.

It is worth noting that Premier Doug Ford had previously warned he could cut off electricity supply to three US states if the tariffs were increased.

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