Canada's threat to hike electricity prices highlights U.S. reliance on imported power

By Joe Hernandez

Published March 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM EDT

As a trade war grew this week, Ontario's leader threatened a surcharge on Canadian electricity sold in some U.S. states. The episode highlighted the U.S. reliance on imported Canadian power.

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Canada's threat to hike electricity prices highlights U.S. reliance on imported power