Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States

March 26, 2025

Ontario exports enough electricity to power 1.5 million U.S. homes and businesses, and we won’t be taken for granted.

Our government is standing up for Ontario workers and businesses with a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S.

Today, Minister Lecce directed the Independent Electricity System Operator to implement this charge and retains the authority to increase these retaliatory actions as necessary, in response to President Trump’s tariffs. 

If the U.S. wants our energy, they’ll have to pay more as we drive up their cost of doing business.

This surcharge will generate between $300,000 and $400,000 per day for our province. All revenue will be used to support Ontario families, workers, and businesses.

In addition to this new charge, we are also hitting back by banning their alcohol and blocking them from bidding on $30 billion in contracts.