Ontario ‘Ripping Up’ $100M Deal with Elon Musk

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(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a blow to Elon Musk, Ontario, Canada Premier Doug Ford has made a bold move by canceling a significant contract with Starlink as a direct rebuke to trade tensions with the United States.

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This decision aligns with a strategy to fortify Canada’s economy against U.S. tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump. .

The cancellation sends a strong message of resistance against perceived unfair trade practices.

Doug Ford’s decision to terminate the $100 million contract with Starlink reflects Ontario’s firm stand against the U.S. tariffs that have unsettled Canadian businesses.

The contract with Starlink was originally intended to provide high-speed internet to over 15,000 homes and businesses in remote areas of Ontario.

The cancellation is part of Ontario’s broader strategy to exclude American companies from securing provincial contracts until the U.S. tariffs are lifted.

This ban impacts $30 billion in annual procurement and $200 billion in planned infrastructure spending over the next decade.

This measure comes right after Ford called an election for his province, underscoring his commitment to protect Ontario’s interests.

Political support for the cancellation spans across party lines.

Notable figures like NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie have backed the decision.

Crombie had been a vocal critic, challenging Ford’s initial involvement with Starlink, describing it as a “sweetheart deal.”

Her stance reflects a broader Canadian sentiment urging defense against trade manipulations.

“If he were serious about standing up to Trump, he would cancel his sweetheart deal with Elon Musk,” Crombie had said.

The fallout of this decision affects more than just Starlink and extends to U.S. businesses, which now stand to lose tens of billions in potential revenues from Ontario.

Doug Ford declared that U.S.-based businesses “only have President Trump to blame” for these lost opportunities.

Other Canadian provinces, including British Columbia and Quebec, have also decided to restrict business with U.S. companies, intensifying the economic standoff.

Additionally, in a move expressing further defiance, some Canadian provinces have even banned U.S. alcohol sales at provincial liquor stores, highlighting the growing economic dissidence.

The tariffs have provoked criticism from Canadian officials, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland among those condemning them as harmful to Canada’s economic interests.

Ontario’s action is seen as a calculated step to mitigate financial impacts from the tariffs, reinforcing the province’s economic security.

Doug Ford emphasized that taxpayer money should not be spent on services from companies in direct opposition to Ontario’s economic stability.

The situation continues to develop as Ford and his administration remain proactive in responding to the U.S. tariffs of which Canada had no part in provoking.

The dispute has ignited discussions of potential retaliatory measures and support strategies for affected industries.

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