Canadian leaders have pledged retaliatory efforts against tariffs imposed by President Trump, such as blocking electricity exports.
Ontario, Canada plans to impost a 25% tariff on power it sends to homes in Michigan in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada that went into effect Tuesday
New York Times report stated the Ontario premier plans to communicate with political leaders in Michigan, Minnesota and New York of his intention to impose the electricity surcharge “if the tariffs persist.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that he would block energy exports to the United States "with a smile" if U.S. President Donald Trump moved ahead with plans for a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Trump announced on Monday that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would go into effect on Tuesday.