Ontario Premier Tells US Governors to Expect 25 Percent Surcharge From His Province After Trump Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during an event with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2025. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will put 25 percent tariffs on electricity to three U.S. states if the trade war between the two countries continues.

Ford made the comments the same day the United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports and 10 percent on energy on March 4. On March 5, President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff exemption for American auto manufacturers, Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors.