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Ontario once again promises to nix $100 million Starlink deal over Trump tariffs
The province of Ontario has reaffirmed its intention to cancel a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, in response to the ongoing Trump tariffs. The decision comes after previously reversing course on the issue in February.
As reported by CBC News, Premier Doug Ford has once again vowed to end the agreement, which aimed to provide internet services to remote areas of Ontario. This move is largely attributed to the recent implementation of Trump’s threatened tariffs, which impose a 25% duty on most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on energy exports.
It appears that Ford is willing to take drastic measures to protect Canada’s interests, as he has hinted at imposing its own retaliatory surcharge on electricity exports to the US. The Premier has also made it clear that if tariffs persist, Ontario will not hesitate to cut off electricity supplies to affected American states, stating that they would do so “with a smile” and a willingness to escalate the situation using all available resources.
The proposed cancellation of the Starlink deal may have significant implications for over 1.5 million US residents in Michigan, New York, and Minnesota who rely on Ontario’s power exports. It is worth noting that these residents could be severely impacted by such a move.
Additionally, Ford has floated the possibility of imposing tariffs or ending mineral exports altogether, and it appears that the province is willing to take all necessary steps to protect its interests in the face of Trump’s tariffs.
It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds.
