Ontario’s leader said he will add a 25% export tax on electricity sent to New York and other states in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs. Ontario provides 2,500 of the 4,600 megawatts of capacity that New York draws upon from Canada, the NYISO reports.

Following President Trump’s delay on North American tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% tariff on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. While New York sources about 5% of its electricity from Canada, experts say immediate price hikes are unlikely.

As Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans on a 25% tariff on electricity exports, one state lawmaker says power supply will not be affected. However, bill rates can be spared from raises if the state does something about where it gets power.

In addition to dealing with the Ontario export tariff, NYISO officials are scrambling to prepare for the possible imposition of a 10% duty on electricity imported from Canada. The organization has petitioned federal regulators for authority to collect that 10% tariff if it takes effect.

Power disruptions could follow in Michigan and beyond if Ontario, Canada follows through on halting electricity exports amid the trade war.

In response to President Trump's tariffs, Ontario's leadership is implementing a surcharge on electricity exports to New York.

Premier Doug Ford has warned that Ontario will charge 25 percent more for electricity shipped to Minnesota, New York and Michigan from Monday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said three states would face tariffs on electricity after a week of President Trump’s swipes at Canada with fluctuating trade policies. “I love Americans. It’s been 20 years of my life.