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2025-02-03T13:33:53Z TORONTO (AP) The leader of Canadas most populous province of Ontario said Monday hes ripping up a contract with Elon Musks Starlink internet services in response to U.S. President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs on Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who said he is also banning American companies from provincial contracts, signed a $100-million Canadian (US$68 million) with Musks company in November to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.Well be ripping up the provinces contract with Starlink. Ontario wont do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy, Ford said in a post on X. Ford said starting Tuesday and until U.S. tariffs are removed, Ontario will ban American companies from provincial contracts.Canada didnt start this fight with the U.S., but you better believe were ready to win it, said Ford, who called an election for his province last week.