The industry was already struggling with rising costs, market saturation, and declining demand, and the constant sense of uncertainty over tariffs only adds to the stress.

New England is particularly reliant on fuel and other energy imports from Canada. Trump imposed a 10% tariff on that sector, instead of the full 25% tax other industries are facing. But experts say even that additional cost is still likely to be passed on to consumers.

ISO New England reported that “99.5% of the (New England) region’s electricity in 2024 was provided by natural gas, nuclear, hydro, imported electricity (mostly hydropower from Eastern

With Canada supplying a significant portion of the electricity, refined petroleum, and natural gas used in New England, many experts agree that consumers will likely bear the brunt of Trump’s tariff.

Businesses and consumers across New England rely heavily on Canadian imports, raising fears about the trickle down costs of President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff. In Massachusetts, Canadian imports were valued at around $10.

A Canadian politician threatened to cut off power to the U.S. If so, what would happen in Connecticut and New England and how much more will it cost?

President Trump's tariffs impact all fuel that is refined or brought into the U.S. from Canada.The Northeast depends on supplies from refineries based there.