News Summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the cancellation of a $100 million contract with SpaceX’s Starlink in response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. This decision is part of Ontario’s broader strategy to prioritize local goods and counter U.S. trade policies. The cancellation follows President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian imports, including a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on oil, natural gas, and electricity. Ford emphasized the move as a stance of principle and part of a wider plan to redirect procurement spending towards Ontario and Canadian suppliers. The tariffs, which take effect on March 4, have heightened trade tensions between the neighboring countries.