'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

In Maine, gas price increases linked to Trump tariff on Canadian imports

One of the region's biggest suppliers of gasoline is the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, N.B., which is the largest refinery in Canada.

'An attack on our country:' Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump's tariffs

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The deep-rooted trade relations between Atlantic Canada and the U.S. states of New England began to be undermined on Tuesday when the customs duties imposed by Donald Trump began to cause economic damage on both sides of the border.

‘An attack on our country:’ Atlantic Canadian premiers take aim at Trump’s tariffs

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Atlantic Canadian premiers woke up Tuesday in a trade war with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian products, making good on months of threats. Energy flowing from Canada to the U.S. will be hit with 10 per cent duties. The tariffs mark a stark new reality and a turning point for Atlantic Canada, says New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt. Here’s how the Atlantic Canadian premi…