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submitted 17 hours ago by Redditsux@lemmy.world to c/canada@lemmy.ca

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26311927

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/21935385

Speaking Monday at a mining convention in downtown Toronto, Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on threats to cut electricity exports to U.S. border states if the tariffs go through.

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[-] SneakyWeasel@lemmy.ca 0 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I cant see this happening. Cutting power exports would sure hurt the us citizens but it would also hit canadians just as bad. Not getting paid for power would be a huge hit for us. I could see some tarrifs being placed on power but not fully cut. Plus ford is a goof and i dont trust a word he says...

[-] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 2 points 6 hours ago

Yeah, well we couldn't see tariffs happening either. Get ready for a whole lot of radical decisions in the wake of US fascism. Remember they chose this.

[-] humanspiral@lemmy.ca -2 points 4 hours ago

Power sector is certain to be saved from bankruptcy if somehow that was threatened. Sure, increasing export tariffs to 100% or 200% is a better response than cutting them off.

Overall export tariffs is the best option to raise revenue without adding to inflation for Canadians.

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