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  1. Canadian energy exports are noted to be driving U.S. demand.
  2. Trump is applying levies on Canadian goods, including hydropower and potash, which are key to US energy and agriculture.

Trump trade pressures affect gas turbine costs for Manitoba Hydro project

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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Manitoba Hydro is moving ahead with its proposed $3-billion gas-turbine project in Brandon. Despite Public Utilities Board hearings raising doubts about the project's need and escalating costs, Manitoba Hydro applied for an environmental license on October 8. Simultaneously, trade war pressures from Donald Trump are influencing the cost of gas turbines for the project.

From winnipegfreepress.com

Why it matters

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Donald Trump's trade war policies exert pressure on gas turbine prices, which impacts Manitoba Hydro's operational environment. The rising costs could increase the financial burden on the Crown corporation and affect provincial finances.

Donald Trump is applying levies on Canadian goods, including hydropower and potash, which are key to US energy and agriculture, while Canadian energy exports drive US demand.

From winnipegfreepress.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpExerts trade war pressures that influence gas turbine pricing.
  • Manitoba HydroIs undertaking a proposed $3-billion gas-turbine project in Brandon.
  • CrownGoverns and owns Manitoba Hydro as a provincial Crown corporation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GE VernovaSpeculative

    Might see changes in pricing and sales to Manitoba Hydro due to trade war increases.

  • CrownSpeculative

    Could face an increased financial burden on the project due to higher capital costs.

  • ManitobaSpeculative

    May experience increased provincial finances strain as gas turbine costs rise.

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