Canada Strikes Back: Ontario Bans U.S. Companies & Cancels $100M Starlink Deal Over Tariffs.
Ontario has taken strong action against U.S. tariffs by banning American companies from contracts and canceling a $100 million Starlink deal. In response to Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a trade ban on U.S. firms, impacting $30 billion in contracts. Additionally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 25% tariff on $106.5 billion worth of U.S. goods. This escalating trade war raises concerns over U.S.-Canada relations, while Mexico tightens border security amid tariff negotiations.
Canadian Province Takes Strong Action Against U.S. Tariffs
In response to U.S. tariffs, a Canadian province has taken strict measures against American companies.
The Ontario provincial government in Canada has banned American firms as a countermeasure to U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Canada. Additionally, a 100 million Canadian dollar Starlink contract has been canceled.
U.S. Tariffs and Ontario’s Response
Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford strongly opposed this move, stating, "We will not do business with American companies that seek to destroy our economy."
The Ontario government has also banned U.S. companies from securing $30 billion worth of contracts.
Starlink Contract Cancellation
The Starlink contract, signed in November 2023, aimed to provide high-speed internet access to 15,000 homes and businesses. However, this agreement has now been fully canceled.
Canada’s Counteraction
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a 25% tariff on $106.5 billion worth of U.S. goods.
Meanwhile, Mexico has deployed 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border for strict monitoring, delaying the implementation of U.S. tariffs by one month.
Political analysts predict that this trade war will create new challenges in U.S.-Canada relations.
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