Ontario’s Bold Move: A Stand Against U.S. Tariffs and SpaceX’s Starlink Amid Tensions with Elon Musk’s Enterprises
Ontario bans U.S. companies from contracts over tariffs, targeting SpaceX and Tesla.
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Ontario’s Bold Move: A Stand Against U.S. Tariffs and SpaceX’s Starlink Amid Tensions with Elon Musk’s Enterprises
In a bold and unprecedented move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced today that the province will be banning American companies from securing provincial contracts until U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are lifted. This decision comes in response to the ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the United States, which have increasingly caused tensions. With this action, Ontario is sending a clear message to the U.S. government: Canada will stand firm on issues of economic fairness and international trade relations. The Significance of Ontario’s Procurement Budget Every year, the Ontario government, along with its various agencies and public bodies, spends a massive $30 billion on procurement. This figure is part of a broader $200 billion plan aimed at investing in the development and growth of Ontario's infrastructure, economy, and public services. This amount includes a wide range of contracts for construction, technology, transportation, healthcare, and other services essential to …
