TORONTO, ON – In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric surrounding the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to “shut off electricity completely” for the US if the situation deteriorates further. Ford’s comments, delivered during a press conference at Queen’s Park, have sent shockwaves through both Canadian and American political circles.
Ontario, a major exporter of electricity to several US states, holds a significant degree of leverage in the energy sector. The premier’s statement underscores the province’s willingness to use this leverage to protect its economic interests. “We’re not going to sit idly by while our industries and workers are threatened,” Ford declared. “If they want a trade war, they’ll see what a real trade war looks like. We have the ability to turn off the lights, and we won’t hesitate to use it.”
The threat comes amid growing concerns over potential US tariffs on Canadian goods, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors. Ontario’s economy is heavily reliant on these industries, and any disruption to trade flows could have severe consequences. Ford’s administration has been vocal in its opposition to what it perceives as protectionist measures by the US government.