Ontario is cutting ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink in a bold move linked to escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. The province’s government has decided to “rip up” a $100 million contract with the satellite internet service, citing frustration over new U.S. tariffs.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on X, pointing the finger at Musk and the Trump administration. “Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” he wrote.

The decision comes hot on the heels of President Donald Trump’s recent move to impose a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian imports. Canada responded in kind, slapping a 25% tariff on U.S. goods. Ford didn’t hold back during a press conference, accusing Musk of being part of a team that “wants to destroy families, incomes, and businesses.”

Musk, who oversees the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) within the Trump administration, has been working to secure deals with governments for Starlink’s satellite internet services. The Ontario contract, signed in November 2024, aimed to bring high-speed internet to remote areas of the province.

Ford also announced that U.S. companies would be barred from future provincial contracts in Ontario until the tariffs are lifted. “U.S.-based businesses will not lose out on tens of billions of dollars in new revenues,” he said. “They only have President Trump to blame.”

Starlink has yet to comment on the cancellation. This high-stakes clash highlights the growing fallout from trade disputes between the two neighboring countries. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.