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Ontario Halts U.S. Electricity Surcharge Amid Trade Tensions

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the suspension of a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states—Michigan, New York, and Minnesota—following a diplomatic overture from the White House. The surcharge, introduced just a day earlier, was Ontario's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%. The decision to pause the surcharge came after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick extended an "olive branch" by inviting Ford and Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to Washington for discussions on trade. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, aims to address the escalating trade tensions and explore a renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Ford emphasized the importance of diplomacy, stating, "When someone's putting out an olive branch, we sit back, we accept it—graciously, by the way—and let's start moving." While the U.S. has yet to retract its ta...
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Liberal MPs Renew Efforts to Oust Trudeau Amid Growing Internal Dissent

 

In a fresh wave of internal dissent, a faction of Liberal Members of Parliament (MPs) has launched a renewed push to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This latest effort comes on the heels of recent byelection defeats in key ridings, which have intensified calls for a change in leadership.

At least 20 Liberal MPs have reportedly signed a document urging Trudeau to step down, reflecting growing frustration within the party. The MPs argue that a leadership change is essential to revitalize the party’s prospects ahead of the next federal election. However, some party members remain skeptical about the effectiveness of this revolt, questioning whether it will gain enough momentum to force Trudeau’s resignation.

This internal strife highlights the challenges Trudeau faces as he seeks to maintain his leadership amidst mounting pressure from both within and outside the party. As the situation unfolds, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Trudeau can weather this storm or if the Liberal Party will see a significant shift in its leadership.


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