In a significant move amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, Ontario has announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S. states including Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. This decision comes in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has asserted the need for this measure to counteract the financial impact of U.S. tariffs, suggesting that it could add approximately $100 to electricity bills for consumers in the affected states. The surcharge is set to strain cross-border relations and raises concerns about the stability of the electric grid in the U.S. Experts are assessing the ramifications of this tariff, while Ford has suggested he is willing to completely cut off electricity exports if trade relations do not improve. The implementation of the surcharge has sparked debates about the potential long-term effects on energy prices and international relations.