Ontario threatens to cut power and minerals in trade dispute

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told the Associated Press on August 24, 2026, that Canada should be ready to cut electricity and critical mineral exports to the U.S. if the trade conflict worsens, saying 'everything is on the table.'

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Let the race commence. Boston Herald: Ontario’s premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen https://www. bostonherald.com/2026/08/24/on tario-premier-can

mastodon:infosec-exchangeother36d ago kagi ↗

Let the race commence. Boston Herald: Ontario’s premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen https://www. bostonherald.com/2026/08/24/on tario-premier-canada-tariffs-electricity-critical-minerals/ # Canada

Canada threatens to cut off NYC's electricity plunging millions into darkness

stream:bsky-jetstreamother35d ago kagi ↗

tRump’s 50% tariffs blew up Canada trade deal. Now Ontario’s premier is threatening to cut the electricity that powers 1.5 million US homes & businesses. Part of New York could go dark. This is yet another disaster tRump started with our closest ally. www.themirror.com/news/us-news... Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday said Canada should threaten to cut off electricity and critical minerals to th

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Canada is the #1 trading partner for 32 US states and #2 for more than ten others! Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if the

mastodon:mstdn-socialother35d ago kagi ↗

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Canada is the #1 trading partner for 32 US states and #2 for more than ten others! Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if the trade dispute escalates "Trump can kiss my ass!" - Doug Ford

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stream:bsky-jetstreamother35d ago kagi ↗

🚨 Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province may cut electricity exports and restrict mineral shipments to the U.S. amid escalating trade tensions. Ford emphasized Ontario's leverage due to its key role in power supply and critical minerals. #Ontario #Trade #USCanada