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Could Trump impose tariffs on electricity? Electricity Canada says it’s not that simple

Canada and the U.S. have had integrated electricity since grids were first built. Tariffs would be unfavourable to both

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

31 Jan 2025 • 4 min read

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Several high voltage power lines are seen with grey skies and brown wheat fields
Because Canada and the U.S. have an integrated system for sharing electricity, tariffs could impact reliability and costs for both. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi)

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Angela Amato is a Métis reporter based in Edmonton. Prior to joining the IJF, she worked as a general assignment reporter at the Regina Leader-Post and with the Canadian Press.

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