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Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Dec, 2024 01:33 PM

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports.

On Wednesday, Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.

American network CNBC asked Trump about Ford's comments, and the president-elect said it's "fine" if Ontario imposed these restrictions, arguing the U.S. "is subsidizing Canada."

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province would not cut off oil and gas exports under any circumstances, saying she prefers diplomacy over threats.

Ford today is doubling down on the idea of cutting off energy exports, calling it a last resort but one that might be needed if the U.S. attacks the livelihoods of Canadians.

Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said the province would rather have co-operation with the U.S., but could "end power sale into the U.S. market" the day Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

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