Overview

• Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province is ready to halt electricity exports to U.S. states like Michigan and New York if tariffs are imposed.
• U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports unless stricter measures are taken to curb illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with provincial premiers to outline a $1 billion border security plan, including drones, additional personnel, and enhanced equipment.
• Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland emphasized a united Canadian response, with provinces contributing resources and proposing retaliatory tariffs on critical U.S. imports.
• Alberta and Ontario premiers have engaged U.S. media and officials to highlight the economic impact of potential tariffs on American consumers.