Ottawa’s counter-tariff list is appropriate, Saskatchewan premier says

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has stated that the federal government's counter-tariff plan against the United States is an appropriate strategy. According to Moe, the list of U.S. products Ottawa intends to impose tariffs on accounts for 11% of the province's annual imports from the southern neighbor. The counter-tariffs encompass a diverse range of goods, from essential manufacturing items like steel and aluminum to everyday products such as smartphones, clothing, dairy products, and appliances.

Moe's government is currently assessing the potential impacts of the list on job creation and consumer prices, as well as exploring how new relief measures from Ottawa could assist Saskatchewan during the ongoing trade war. While the premier supports Ottawa's approach, he emphasizes the importance of not losing sight of the ultimate goal: restoring a free and fair trading relationship with Canada's closest neighbor.