Trump said he would increase from 25% to 50% tariffs taking effect Wednesday for Canada after Ontario said it would hike electricity prices in the U.S.

That is because Canada has put 25% electricity tariffs on exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. This comes despite a one-month reprieve from President Donald Trump.

The sudden shifts in trade policy have forced energy regulators and grid operators in northern border states to scramble to assess potential disruptions.

Trade relations between the United States and Canada are worsening, and Minnesota is now one of three states caught in the middle.

Beginning Monday, new market rules require any generator selling electricity to the U.S. to add a 25% surcharge, according to Ford's office. Ontario's government expects to generate revenue of $300,000 to $400,000 Canadian dollars per day, "which will be used to support Ontario workers, families and businesses."

Premier Doug Ford warned that he was prepared to cut off power exports to the three states entirely as long as President Trump’s tariff threats remain.

Trump posted his response to Ontario's tariffs on Truth Social on Tuesday morning, when the tariffs were still in place. In the post, Trump said he implemented additional tariffs