Ontario Raises U.S. Power Prices by 25% for Three States

Ontario has implemented a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the provincial government directed its electricity operator, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), to add a C$10 ($7) per megawatt-hour levy on power sent to these states. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed regret over the measure but blamed Trump directly. “Believe me when I say I don’t want to do this. I feel terrible for the American…