Ontario cancels internet deal with Starlink amid US tariff hike
As the United States increased tariffs on trade with Canada under the Trump administration, the province of Ontario has canceled its internet service contract with Starlink, which was originally signed in November 2024.Addressing the media, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, stated that they are terminating the contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink and will look for a Canadian alternative.Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced that a 35% tariff would be imposed on all imports from Canada beginning August 1, citing what he described as Canada’s failure to adequately curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States.In a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and shared on his social media platform, Trump warned that the tariff could increase further if Canada responds with retaliatory measures.Trump has recently expanded his trade war, imposing new tariffs on several countries. In addition to Canada, the US has also imposed new tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and announced a 50% tariff on imported copper.(With inputs from syndicated feed)
As the United States increased tariffs on trade with Canada under the Trump administration, the province of Ontario has canceled its internet service contract with Starlink, which was originally signed in November 2024.
Addressing the media, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, stated that they are terminating the contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink and will look for a Canadian alternative.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced that a 35% tariff would be imposed on all imports from Canada beginning August 1, citing what he described as Canada’s failure to adequately curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
In a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and shared on his social media platform, Trump warned that the tariff could increase further if Canada responds with retaliatory measures.
Trump has recently expanded his trade war, imposing new tariffs on several countries. In addition to Canada, the US has also imposed new tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and announced a 50% tariff on imported copper.
(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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