Ontario has pulled the plug on a massive $68 million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The decision, announced by Premier Doug Ford, comes as a direct response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

The move follows President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian imports, prompting Canada to slap a matching tariff on U.S. products. Ford didn’t hold back, calling out Musk and the Trump administration for what he called their attacks on Ontario’s economy. “Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford posted on X.

The Starlink contract, signed in November 2024, was supposed to bring high-speed internet to remote areas of the province. But Ford has now scrapped the deal, adding that U.S. companies will be blocked from future contracts in Ontario until the tariffs are lifted.

Ford also took aim at Musk personally, criticizing his role in the Trump administration. “[Musk] wants to take food off the table of hard-working people, and I’m not going to tolerate it,” he said during a press conference.

This decision could cost U.S. businesses billions in potential revenue, Ford added, placing the blame squarely on President Trump. So far, Starlink has not commented on the matter.

The cancellation highlights growing tensions between Canada and the U.S. over trade policies, with Ontarians caught in the middle. For now, the province’s remote areas will have to wait a bit longer for reliable internet access.