"Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man, I respect that,” the president said of the premier’s move.
Ford agreed to temporarily suspend the levy on electricity that Ontario supplies to about 1.5 million customers in New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
The concession comes after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the premier to invite him and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc for a meeting in Washington on Thursday.
In a statement on social media, Lutnick’s office said he and Ford had “a productive conversation about the economic relationship between the United States and Canada.”
“Secretary Lutnick agreed to officially meet with Premier Ford in Washington on Thursday … alongside the United States Trade Representative to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline,” the statement continued.
“In response, Ontario agreed to suspend its 25 per cent surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota.”
1. Ontario Premier Doug Ford to pause 25 per cent surcharge on U.S. electricity
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2. Ontario premier apologizes to Michigan governor for 25% electricity surcharge
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"Donald Trump calls Doug Ford a ‘very strong man, I respect that,” the president said of the premier’s move.
Ford agreed to temporarily suspend the levy on electricity that Ontario supplies to about 1.5 million customers in New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
The concession comes after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the premier to invite him and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc for a meeting in Washington on Thursday.
In a statement on social media, Lutnick’s office said he and Ford had “a productive conversation about the economic relationship between the United States and Canada.”
“Secretary Lutnick agreed to officially meet with Premier Ford in Washington on Thursday … alongside the United States Trade Representative to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline,” the statement continued.
“In response, Ontario agreed to suspend its 25 per cent surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota.”
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