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Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut U.S. electricity exports, stating America "needs to feel the pain."

· Anastasia Petukhova

Dated entry. This covers 3 March 2025 and has not been updated since. Tariff rules change constantly and some of this will have been superseded — check the official sources before acting on it.

  • For shippers: Rising energy costs could slow manufacturing, affecting supply chains.

  • For freight brokers/carriers: Higher operational costs may result from increased fuel and electricity prices.

  • For U.S. consumers: States importing Canadian power might see higher utility bills.

  • For Canadian consumers: No major changes yet, but industries relying on U.S. energy could face challenges.

"They need to feel the pain," asserted Premier Doug Ford.