News Summary

The Government of Yukon has announced its decision to sever ties with Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla, Starlink, and X, in response to new U.S. tariffs targeting Canada’s auto sector. Premier Ranj Pillai declared that these measures, which are part of a second phase response, aim to counteract what he describes as ‘unjustified’ tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. The decision involves canceling rebates on Tesla vehicles and chargers under Yukon’s Good Energy program, reviewing non-essential Starlink accounts, and ceasing updates on Yukon’s official X accounts. These actions are intended to support Canadian industries and encourage the purchase of Canadian-made goods.