(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – Canada’s liberal leadership has retaliated against President Trump’s America First policies by adding a staggering 25% surcharge on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to “shut off electricity completely” if the trade war escalates.
This move will directly impact 1.5 million American homes, adding an extra $100 monthly burden while the economy still struggles with inflation.
Premier Ford announced the electricity surcharge as a direct response to President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
While Trump has been working to protect American jobs and industries, Ford has chosen to punish everyday Americans in border states by making their electricity more expensive.
Ford’s threats did not stop at the 25% surcharge; he made it clear he was willing to go even further.
The surcharge is expected to generate CA$300,000 to CA$400,000 per day for Ontario, money that Ford claims will support local workers and businesses impacted by American tariffs.
Meanwhile, American families are projected to pay an average of $100 more per month for electricity – a crushing blow to working families already struggling with inflation and high energy costs that the past administration left.
The situation may worsen as Quebec is considering similar measures with its electricity exports to the U.S.
If this trend continues, Americans could face both higher costs and reliability issues with the power grid.
The Michigan Public Service Commission has already expressed concerns about how the surcharge will affect both pricing and reliability for Michigan residents.
Ford even took direct shots at President Trump and Republican leadership, claiming that Republicans secretly oppose Trump’s policies but are “too scared” to say so publicly.
President Trump has acknowledged that while tariffs may cause short-term economic challenges, they will ultimately benefit America by creating a more level playing field for trade.
At the same time, Democrat governors like New York’s Kathy Hochul and Minnesota’s Tim Walz have predictably sided with foreign interests over American workers, ordering reviews of the surcharge’s impact instead of supporting the President’s efforts to protect American industry.
This entire situation highlights the importance of American energy independence – a cornerstone of President Trump’s policy agenda.
As this trade situation develops, Americans should remember who defended their interests and who sided with foreign governments against American workers.
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