Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made a significant decision regarding electricity exports to the United States after securing a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Ford announced on Tuesday that he would be suspending the 25 per cent surcharge on energy sold to three U.S. states as a gesture of goodwill.
This move comes after Lutnick extended an “olive branch” to Ford and other Canadian delegates to meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss possible resolutions to tariffs. Despite Ontario’s quick action in removing the surcharge, it remains to be seen whether the U.S. will proceed with the 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum that were imposed in response.
During a press conference at Queen’s Park, Ford mentioned that Lutnick would bring up the idea of dropping the additional steel and aluminum tariff with the president. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for trade relations between Canada and the United States.
This development highlights the ongoing negotiations and discussions between the two countries in an effort to address the trade issues that have arisen in recent years. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the broader trade relationship between Canada and the United States moving forward.
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