The electricity tariff will remain in place notwithstanding Donald Trump's one-month reprieve for tariffs on Canada, Doug said adding that the one-month pause means nothing but more uncertainty. Ontario has been leading the tariff war by already banning US alcohol, cancelling a government contract with Elon Musk's Starlink. Ford said Trump changes his mind every day, but if he continues to attack Canada he will do everything it takes to maximize the pain.
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