Ontario Premier Doug Ford said three provinces will face electricity tariffs after President Trump fluctuated trade policies in a week-long swipe in Canada.
“I love Americans. It's been 20 years of my life. But with that being said, no, I'm going to put a 25% tariff on electricity coming from Ontario to Michigan, New York and Minnesota,” Ford appeared on Thursday's FOX Business Network “.Kraman Countdown. ”
The leader said new tariffs are expected to be implemented Monday to push back Trump's international economic measures.
“And isn't this a shame? It's an absolute mess. He created chaos. He ran the power of attorney. Low costs, lower inflation creates more jobs. That's the exact opposite,” Ford said.
“You know, people are losing their jobs in the US and Canada and there is already inflation,” he added.
Ford said tariffs would only hurt families on both sides of the border.
“The market is now downhill faster than the American bobsled team, and that's not acceptable,” he told anchor Liz Kraman.
“The situation he puts in American families, the Canadian families, and the world, that's just going to hurt,” Ford continued.
Trump initially imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, but said North American tariffs would be suspended for a month on Thursday.
Both countries are threatening to enforce mutual tariffs along with China, which faces higher collections on imports due to Trump's policies.
Companies are expected to see an increase in costs to outsource production levels, which could have an impact on consumers.
The White House and governors of Michigan, New York and Minnesota did not immediately respond to Hill's requests for comment.
