Surcharge part of initial retaliatory measures that will remain in place until U.S. tariffs are removed for good

  • RandomStickman@fedia.io
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    22 hours ago

    Ontario currently exports electricity generated across the province directly to Michigan, New York and Minnesota.

    I assume those are the only states that would be affected.

    • kent_eh
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      I assume those are the only states that would be affected.

      Not in an interconnected and dynamic grid.

      If neighboring states have higher demand at a given time and those 3 states have a surplus at the same time, they can sell it along (presumably at the new higher price).

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        And they also compete for electricity with consumers in those other states, so rates can go up, just because those utilities profits can go up by supplying neighbours.

        Quebec needs to add an export tariff on their electricity too. Use the proceeds to subsidize aluminum energy costs.

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        +1 to “Doesn’t matter”, but also: New York and Minnesota’s electoral college votes did not go to Trump*.

        On both states at least 40% of the votes were Trump, so it’s not like it’s a haven of angels being unfairly impacted. Use your blue/red paint by county instead of by state and see how it goes.

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          This for sure. I live in Brockville, right across the river from our neighbours and Northern New York State voted overwhelmingly for Trump. Fuck them.