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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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[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 62 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

Don't get too excited. Ford loves to talk tough but he's a fucking pussy.

We'll see what actually happens. No one here is holding their breath.

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Does he have anything in plan to protect Canadians rather than just revenge on the US? Like in BC they're pushing the buy local, cutting down American liquor sales, and realloting some money to prep for what's expected to be all the upcoming layoffs.

All I've seen from Ontario is Ford saying he'll kick America's ass metaphorically but is there anything in place to protect the local jobs that'd be lost if they were to cut off all that electricity?

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 minutes ago* (last edited 3 minutes ago)

Not sure, I don't live in Ontario anymore so I'm not so plugged in on provincial politics. It would certainly be very like Ford to make all these big aggressive moves but ultimately fuck over Ontarians in the process. But like I said, I'm not aware of the details, so that's just baseless speculation.

[–] KillerTofu@lemmy.world 34 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Hey pussies can take a pounding.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 29 points 12 hours ago

R.I.P. Betty White

[–] Steve@startrek.website 1 points 9 hours ago

So he’s a big ballsack?

[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 hours ago

LCBO is actively removing American products from shelves.

I do think there's more technical problems related to decoupling a massive load from the grid, but Ford does seem to be following through with at least some of the promised retaliations. Time will tell if he keeps it up.