How Tariffs on Transformers Could Put the U.S. Power Grid at Risk
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how tariffs on Canadian-made transformer components could put the aging U.S. power grid at risk. With some infrastructure over 70 years old and a rising demand for electricity—especially from AI-powered technologies—the inability to replace key grid components could lead to widespread blackouts.
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