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By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday

Mar 6, 2025 | 8:48 AM

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says starting Monday, the province will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

More to come.

The Canadian Press

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