Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Ontario Cancels Starlink Contract Due to US Tariffs

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The leader of Ontario, Canada’s biggest province, said American companies can’t get government contracts until the US stops the tariffs. Premier Doug Ford also said his government will cancel a C$100m contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Ford, who is in a quick election, said, “Ontario won’t deal with people trying to harm our economy.” Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister talked about the 25% tax on Canadian goods. Trump called Canada tough to do business with and announced the tariffs would start soon. Canada will put tariffs on American goods if the US goes ahead with the taxes. Ford said, “We didn’t start this fight, but we’re ready to win it.” Other provinces are doing the same. Mexican President and Trump delayed tariffs on imports from Mexico, but Canada may not get the same deal. Trump says tariffs are needed to protect Americans, but Canada denies having fentanyl labs supplying the US. Canada will spend C$1.3bn on a border plan.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Tariffs /ˈtɛrəfs/ (noun): Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
  2. Contract /ˈkɒn.trækt/ (noun): A formal agreement between parties outlining the terms of a deal.
  3. Imports /ˈɪm.pɔrts/ (noun): Goods brought into a country from abroad for sale.
  4. Economy /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ (noun): The system of production distribution and consumption of goods and services in a society.
  5. Delay /dɪˈleɪ/ (verb): To postpone or put off an action.
  6. Supply /səˈplaɪ/ (verb): To provide needed items or services.

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