Trudeau calls Trump tariffs ‘dumb thing to do’ as Canada fires back
“We don’t want this.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau placed blame for a trade war between the U.S. and Canada squarely on the Trump administration.
- Premier Doug Ford warns that Ontario could stop exporting electricity to U.S. states, including Michigan, in retaliation for President Trump’s tariffs.
- Ford sent letters to political leaders in Michigan, New York, and Minnesota, stating that Ontario may impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports if the tariffs continue.
- There could be pricing and power reliability issues in Michigan, several other U.S. states and Canada if Ontario follows through on halting electricity exports, an official said.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning of a potential halt to electricity exports to U.S. states, including Michigan, in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The threat comes after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on…


