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Summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that Canada could cut electricity exports to the U.S. in retaliation for Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods.

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports, citing border security concerns. Ford emphasized that U.S. states like New York and Michigan rely on Canadian energy and should “feel the pain.”

Canadian officials also announced $155 billion in counter-tariffs.

If enacted, energy restrictions would likely raise prices in the U.S., escalating trade tensions between the two countries.

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[-] redlemace@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Can't wait to see this happening. It's a language A bully like Trump might understand. might.

[-] some_designer_dude@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Unless HIS power goes out, I’m not sure he’ll care. But I hope the people affected know where to lodge their complaints…

[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Turning the lights off and on is usually how you deal with a cranky misbehaving group of children.

So yeah. Let's do it just for the sake of the metaphor.

[-] turnip@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 week ago

Ford didn't care about Canadians when he did nothing about the housing shortage for the last 4 years, I wonder why he pretends to care now?

Ford was literally pro trump and congratulating him when he won, he pivoted almost immediately to gain favour with Canadians and it worked

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

This headline makes it sound way more imminent than I've been lead to believe. The first order of business is just messing with things like Florida orange farms and Kentucky bourbon, then we might escalate.

[-] meowmeowbeanz@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 week ago

Ford’s “smile” masks the grim reality of trade wars hurting everyday citizens on both sides. Effectively summarizes the stakes and implications of Ford's actions.

🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

[-] antlion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 week ago

Canada and US are in negotiations to renew the Columbia River Treaty, where the US pays Canada for flood control upstream. They protect the cities along the Columbia River, and the hydroelectric infrastructure on the River, and the bridges. If Canada decides to play hardball, there’s a lot at their mercy.

[-] Lanske@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Awesome Canada!

[-] RBWells@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

On the other hand, our formerly quasi-municipal energy company is now owned by a Canadian conglomerate. I'd not mind unwinding that.

Like it or not, we are all connected across North America.

[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

New York, the blue state? Canada is likely bluffing, as that's a wet dream for Trump.

[-] boonhet@lemm.ee 9 points 1 week ago

Western NY is super red. Saw loads of Trump flags on lawns in 2022, not even a presidential election year. Very kind and friendly people though.

[-] Goldholz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Acellerate! MORE ACCELERATION!

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