Ontario denkt über ein Alkoholverbot in den USA nach, während Trump die Drohung von Ford, den Strom abzustellen, zurückweist

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump is dismissing Ontario’s potential response to his proposed tariffs on Canadian goods, which includes restricting electricity exports to states like Michigan and New York. Ontario Premier Doug Ford indicated that the province might also limit the purchase of American alcohol and critical minerals essential for electric vehicle batteries. Trump stated that the U.S. should not have to subsidize Canada, claiming it amounts to over $100 billion annually. While Ford emphasized that cutting off energy exports would be a last resort, other Canadian premiers expressed a preference for diplomacy over retaliatory measures. Canada remains a significant supplier of oil and electricity to the U.S., and officials are preparing to enhance border security in response to Trump’s concerns.