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Why electricity will be hard to weaponize in trade war with Trump

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The U.S. relies on Canada for its energy, and not just oil, with some focusing on energy as an Achilles heel for our neighbour to the south.

Electricity experts question whether it is even possible for Ontario and other provinces to strategically restrict electricity exports.

They point out that electricity flows in both directions, and both countries buy from the other at key times of need.

Electricity rates in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest are rising faster than in Quebec , Hydro-Québec CEO Michael Sabia says.

Sabia concluded that Quebec ’s reservoir of cheap, clean electricity is going to be an advantage whether the U.-S. or Canada places restrictions that impede trade.

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