{
  "id": 2035070,
  "title": "Moe optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/moe-optimistic-about-canada-u-s-trade-deal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12027774/moe-optimistic-about-canada-u-s-trade-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expressed optimism regarding a potential trade deal between Canada and the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision not to impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods is seen as a positive development for the province. Moe believes that the additional levies would have been detrimental to both businesses and the overall economy. Canada and the U.S. have been engaged in negotiations to reduce existing tariffs on certain Canadian products, and Moe hopes such an agreement would result in lower levies on steel, aluminum, lumber, and automobiles.\n\nThe premier cited the recent suspension of operations at a sawmill in Saskatchewan as an example of the impact these tariffs have already had on businesses. He also mentioned that Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to reintroduce U.S. liquor onto store shelves, a measure that would not affect Saskatchewan as the province never imposed a ban.\n\nMoe emphasized the importance of achieving preferred market access to Canada's largest trading partner, the United States. He expressed confidence that they are in the process of achieving this goal, stating that Canada will have the strongest trade agreement with the U.S. of any country in the world. However, he also acknowledged that the status quo that existed two years ago is no longer possible. This report was originally published by The Canadian Press on August 19, 2026.",
  "summary": "Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to not impose 50 per cent tariffs on an array of Canadian goods is positive for his province.",
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    "Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal.",
    "U.S. President Donald Trump decided against 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.",
    "Moe hopes reduced tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and automobiles."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Moe optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/moe-optimistic-about-canada-u-s-trade-deal-2037246",
        "published": "2026-08-19T23:15:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}