# Ontario's Energy Deal Undermines Ford's Stance

> Ontario's new U.S. electricity deal weakens Doug Ford's trade promises.
- Title: Ontario's Energy Deal Undermines Ford's Stance · Nationalpost
- Summary: Ontario's new U.S. electricity deal weakens Doug Ford's trade promises. Ontario's plan to import 600 megawatts of U.S. electricity contradicts Premier Doug…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/ontario-electricity-import-deal-undercuts-ford
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## Premier Ford's Crisis Speech
Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke at Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Oct. 14, 2026, lamenting two years of crisis from the White House.
## Ford's New Reality Assessment
Ford stated Canada’s relationship with the United States has permanently changed, with tariffs likely to stay and the economic partnership over.
## Electricity Import Deal Announced
Ontario’s electricity operator signed a deal to import 600 megawatts of electricity from a U.S.-based company for winter supply.
## Ford's Energy Export Strategy
Ford previously applied a surcharge on U.S. energy exports in spring 2025 but removed it after raising Trump’s ire.
## Ford's Current Stance on Retaliation
Ford said everything should be on the table for retaliatory actions against the U.S. after trade talks ended without a deal.
## Key takeaway

Ontario's plan to import 600 megawatts of U.S. electricity contradicts Premier Doug Ford's claims about protecting Ontario from Trump-era trade chaos.