Sask. premier pleads for action on Chinese canola tariffs before federal election call
- China will impose 100% tariffs on Canadian canola starting March 20, responding to Canada's tariffs on their electric vehicles, as reported by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
- The tariffs are expected to significantly harm Saskatchewan's canola farmers, with John McKee stating that prices have recently fallen by $1.75 per bushel.
- Economist Peter Casurella warns that the unpredictability caused by these tariffs will increase grocery prices for everyone due to rising costs.
- Aleana Young urges the government to prioritize local steel manufacturers rather than relying on foreign steel, adding to discussions about import tariffs and agricultural impacts.
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Scott Moe meets with industry leaders to talk tariffs; calls for urgent diplomacy with China
Saskatchewan's premier is calling on the federal government to step up to avert Chinese tariffs on Canadian value-added canola, and pushing for a renewed emphasis to build up major export infrastructure.


Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal would be disastrous for Saskatchewan: Moe
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says workers at canola crushing plants in his province would be out of jobs should China move ahead with planned retaliatory tariffs on canola oil and meal.
Saskatchewan Premier Presses Feds on China Tariffs Response
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is asking why Ottawa has not yet outlined a response to China’s latest tariffs on Canada, saying Beijing’s actions disproportionately impact western provinces and arguing the federal government has responded more quickly to U.S. trade actions. “Whether or not you agree with the federal govt’s response to US trade actions, there is no doubt they have taken action and reacted quickly, as they should,” Moe said in a M…
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