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- Ontario will be ‘ripping up’ its $68 million Starlink contract with SpaceX, Doug Ford says (newsbreak.com)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province is terminating its contract with SpaceX’s Starlink internet service. The deal, valued at approximately $68 million, was intended to bring internet access to 15,000 homes and businesses.
Ford cited US President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada as the reason, stating Ontario won’t do business with those harming its economy. He placed blame squarely on President Trump.
The Premier further announced a ban on American companies from bidding on provincial contracts until the US tariffs are lifted. He emphasized the significant impact this would have, highlighting the province’s annual $30 billion procurement budget.
This move comes amidst an escalating trade dispute. Trump recently announced tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports. Canada retaliated with its own tariffs on US goods.
Ford has been a vocal critic of Trump’s trade policies, and his actions reflect the growing tensions between the two countries. Recently, Ontario labor leaders urged Ford to address the impact of US tariffs.