Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says while the province is disappointed in the Trump administration’s decision to increase tariffs to 35 per cent on Canadian goods that don’t comply with the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement, 95 per cent of Saskatchewan goods will remain tariff free.

Moe says that is how much of Saskatchewan exports are compliant with CUSMA.  He also suggests Canada has a competitive advantage relative to other countries which are facing even higher tariffs than what Canada is facing for things like steel, copper and forestry.

Moe points to slowing job growth in the U.S. which he says is due to uncertainty and higher costs caused by U.S. tariffs and again stressed the importance of refraining from adopting any retaliatory measures.  The Premier says his government will continue to press the federal government to strengthen the economy by approving infrastructure projects like pipelines and rail lines.