Ontario Rips up Starlink Deal, Plans to Add Energy Surcharge in Response to Tariffs
Ontario is taking bold action against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs by ripping up a $100-million Starlink deal with SpaceX and imposing a 25-per-cent energy surcharge on electricity sent to millions of Americans. The province is also banning American companies from $30 billion worth of procurement contracts and eradicating U.S. booze from its shelves. As tensions escalate, Ontario is determined to protect its interests and diversify its trade relationships.
- This move highlights the complex web of retaliatory measures that can be triggered by tariffs, ultimately affecting not only businesses but also ordinary consumers who rely on international trade for everyday essentials.
- What implications might this have for Canada's role as a middleman in transatlantic trade, particularly if the U.S. seeks to restrict its ability to serve as a hub for European exports?