If Trump imposes a tariff on Canada, the premier may cut off energy exports to the US.

If President-elect Trump imposes a comprehensive tariff on all Canadian goods, the leader of a vital oil area in Canada is considering severing energy and essential mineral shipments to the U.S.

Trump recently announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican exports in an attempt to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S.

If the incoming U.S. president acted on his promise, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that he would consider retaliatory measures.

Ford, representing a region known for crude oil production, stated that they would go to the extent of cutting off energy and travel to Michigan, New York State, and Wisconsin.

Officials in the country are reportedly exploring ways to harm U.S. exports if Trump imposes a tariff, according to the premier.

Ford stated that some premiers identified products that their provinces produce and export to the U.S., which are critical minerals and metals, and should be considered as part of the Canadian response.

In 2019, the Energy Information Administration reported that the United States imported the most energy from Canada.

Ford stated that although Canadians may be injured, there's no doubt that Americans will also experience pain, which is unfortunate.

Ford is also reportedly considering barring American-made alcohol from being sold in Ontario.

A Canadian political science professor suggests that Ford may not have the authority to unilaterally cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S.

According to University of Toronto political science Professor Nelson Wiseman, Ontario cannot unilaterally stop electricity exports to the U.S. without Ottawa's approval, and Michigan cannot unilaterally stop the flow of western Canadian natural gas to eastern Canada without Washington's approval.

Trump replied to the threats by stating, "It's fine if he does that."

"Trump stated on CNBC at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday that the United States should not have to subsidize Canada, despite having a great relationship and many friends in the country."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Florida, to meet with the incoming president after Trump threatened a tariff on the country. The meeting was deemed "very productive" by Trump.