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The province of Ontario, Canada, has canceled a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service in response to new tariffs imposed by the United States. Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, announced the decision as a protest against the 25% tariff on Canadian goods announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. In retaliation, Canada imposed a similar tariff on U.S. goods. The contract, signed in November 2024, aimed to provide high-speed internet to remote areas of Ontario. Ford also stated that U.S. companies would be barred from future provincial contracts until the tariffs are lifted, emphasizing that Ontario will not support businesses that threaten the local economy. Musk, who plays a significant role in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives, has not commented on the contract cancellation.