The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war

Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York in response to President Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50%, questioning why the U.S. allows another country to supply electricity. Both sides eventually backed down and agreed to discuss trade issues. The U.S. and Canada share a power grid with over 30 major transmission lines connecting cities and regions. Integrated power grids offer resilience against disruptions and cheaper electricity. Canada exports enough electricity to power over 5.6 million homes in the U.S.

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