Trump's Proposed Tariffs on Canada Threaten Energy and Trade Tensions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns of potential energy export restrictions as retaliation for President-elect Trump's 25% tariff plan.

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity exports to U.S. states like New York, Michigan, and Minnesota if the tariffs are implemented.
Ford's proposed retaliation could disrupt electricity supply to 1.5 million U.S. homes, though experts suggest the U.S. could mitigate the impact with domestic resources.
Canada's oil exports, which account for 97% of its oil trade and heavily supply the U.S., are unlikely to be restricted, with Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith favoring diplomacy over economic retaliation.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has engaged in negotiations with Trump, facing both trade pressures and political challenges ahead of Canada's 2025 federal election.