US Grid Operators Scramble Over Canadian Electricity Imports (1)

Northeastern US grid operators don’t know how to deal with US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on power imported from Canada — or if the electricity is even subject to duties.

Since Tuesday, most goods imported into the US from Canada incur a 25% levy, but the duty is 10% for energy imports.

“Based on legal precedent, we do not believe the tariffs placed on Canadian imports apply to electricity, but we are seeking additional guidance,” Mary Cate Colapietro, spokesperson for grid operator ISO New England Inc., said in a statement on Thursday.

ISO New England toldthe United ...