{
  "id": 4035395,
  "title": "Manitoba rolls out $100 million in tariff relief measures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/manitoba-rolls-out-100-million-in-tariff-relief-measures",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:52:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/08/28/manitoba-rolls-out-100-million-in-tariff-relief-measures"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manitoba's government has announced over $100 million in tariff relief measures aimed at supporting local businesses impacted by Canada's trade war with the United States. The annual payment will be $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. This offer is available to new subscribers and qualified returning subscribers only, with a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. Businesses can cancel at any time.\n\nThe measures also include low-interest loans, tax deferrals, and wage subsidies. These programs are intended to complement and fill gaps in the $7.5 billion in tariff support announced by the federal government. Manitoba's Jobs Minister Jamie Moses stated that these initiatives are designed to fill the gaps left by the $7.5 billion in tariff support announced by the federal government on Tuesday.\n\nThe Progressive Conservatives in Manitoba's opposition have criticized the announcement, calling it \"half-thought, half-baked\" and arguing that it does not go far enough to assist struggling businesses. Leader Obby Khan emphasized the need for long-term relief, suggesting that companies require lower taxes and reduced regulation. Canada has retaliated with 50 percent tariffs on U.S. products starting September 8 following the breakdown of trade talks.",
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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."
}