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France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war Source France 24 - World News
Description Ontario's premier announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to Donald Trump's trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not hesitate to increase this charge. If the United States escalates, I will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250310-ontario-slaps-25-tax-increase-on-electricity-exports-to-us-in-response-to-trump-s-trade-war Published At 2025-03-10 15:59:02 (11 months ago)
Created At 2025-03-10 16:00:22 Updated At 2025-03-10 16:00:22