‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S. [Video]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about withholding energy exports to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan to hit Canadian goods with steep tariffs that could cripple the economy.

Speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park, Ford said Ontario sends energy — mostly electricity — to power 1.5 million U.S. homes in states like Michigan, Minnesota and New York. He said he would cut off that supply if Trump follows through on his tariff threat.

“We’re sending a message to the U.S. You come and attack Ontario, you attack the livelihoods of Ontario and Canadians, we’re going to use every tool in our toolbox to defend Ontarians and Canadians across the border,” Ford said.

Ford said he doesn’t want to fight with the U.S. — in fact, he said he wants to do more business with the Americans.

Cutting off electricity would be …