Doug Ford Backs Off Electricity Tariff Threat, Opts for Diplomacy in U.S. Trade Dispute

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🚨 Ontario Premier Doug Ford is walking back his threat to impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S. Great Lakes states, after President Trump vowed to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

The move signals a shift from confrontation to diplomacy. Ford admitted the pressure worked, saying, “If I didn’t do what I did, that meeting would have never happened,” referring to his recent sit-down with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

🗓️ With the April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs looming, both sides are racing for a deal. Ford says the energy tariff remains “on the table,” but he prefers to “move forward on negotiations” instead of escalating tensions.

This episode shows the delicate dance between protecting national interests and avoiding economic harm, especially when dealing with President Trump’s America-first trade policies.

📢 Was Ford right to back down? Or should he have held the line? Let us know in the comments!
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