Starting March 10, 2025, three U.S. states—Michigan, New York, and Minnesota—will be subject to a 25% tariff on electricity imported from Canada. This move comes as a direct response to the tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian goods.
Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, announced this retaliatory measure during an interview on Fox Business’ The Claman Countdown. He stated that the tariffs are imposed as a reciprocal action to the U.S. tariffs and blamed Trump for the situation.
“It’s a complete disaster. It has created chaos. He came in with a mandate for lower costs, lower inflation, and more jobs. Instead, it’s the opposite. People are going to lose jobs in both the U.S. and Canada, and inflation is already happening”.
The decision to raise electricity rates will affect millions of residents in three US states. Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Trump’s policy, suggesting they were damaging not only to Canadians but also to U.S. citizens.
“The market is falling faster than the U.S. bobsled team right now… and it’s unacceptable. The situation has put families in the U.S., Canada, and around the world in a painful position.”
The tariffs are part of a larger diplomatic struggle, with Trump citing Canada’s lack of cooperation on issues like immigration control and the fight against fentanyl trafficking. Additionally, Trump has expressed an interest in annexing Canada to the U.S., which adds further tension to the situation.
This trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada highlights the broader economic and political ramifications of tariff wars and their impact on everyday citizens.