March 5, 2025

NYISO gears up for tariffs on Canadian electricity imports amid Trump policy uncertainty

The move comes as U.S. prepares to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods, potentially including cross-border electricity trade totaling 4.6 GW of capacity.

Canadian Tariff Confusion: NYISO is preparing for the possibility of tariffs on Canadian electricity. The manager of the wholesale market filed a request with FERC to approve tariff collection rules, a proactive step after an Trump administration executive order imposing duties on Canadian imports, according to a Feb. 28 press release. NYISO is also seeking clarification on whether the new ...

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Filing Date: February 28, 2025

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NYISO has petitioned FERC to approve rules for collecting tariffs on Canadian electricity imports if necessary, according to a Feb. 28 press release. The request follows a recent executive order from the Trump administration imposing duties on Canadian goods.

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Electricity Imports & Exports

Entities: Hydro-Québec (HQ), Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), New York ISO

Markets: Hydro-Québec (HQ), Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

Regions: Northeast

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Regulators: FERC

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Press Release