Sask Oilseeds chair Dean Roberts says while farmers appreciate the new $370 million production incentive, they feel the feds need to reach a resolution with China for canola trade tariffs.

Kelvin Fellner owns Hugsy's Place in Martensville. He said lifting the tariffs will save money and time from doing paperwork. The removal of counter-tariffs on U.S. CUSMA-compliant goods is set for Sept. 1.

Sask. Trade Minister Warren Kaeding says Scott Moe will be meeting with trade and ag representatives in China who can understand the seriousness of the canola tariff issue and how it's affecting both sides.

NDP's Carla Beck said there should be accountability to make sure the government is getting bang for the taxpayer's buck. Premier Scott Moe says the goal of his trip is to get Canada and China together.

Saskatchewan's agriculture manufacturers ship more than $4.2 billion worth of equipment to 148 countries each year, with nearly 80 per cent destined for the American market.

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the deficit is not huge percentage wise when looking at the province's $21 billion budget, but said it is still significant.

Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the Evan Bray Show on Aug. 13 to break down what this recent anti-dumping tariff means for farmers and the industry and what the government needs to do to help.

Sales at duty-free stores have fallen between 40 and 50 per cent year-over-year across the country since late January, with some remote crossings reporting annual declines of up to 80 per cent.

Experts say the new tariff will effectively shut the door on one of the crop's biggest markets. Federal Minister Eleanor Olszewski said that nothing is off the table when it comes to protecting producers.

Chris Lane, president and CEO of Economic Development Regina talks about the potential economic impact of tariffs, importance of market diversification for Saskatchewan manufacturing companies and businesses.

The duty for most Canadian companies is being increased to 14.63 per cent, up from 6.74 per cent. The increase brings the total duty level for Canadian softwood to 35.19 per cent.

The Sask. NDP leader says many legislators in the U.S. understand the important role Canada plays in America's energy and agriculture industries, but that President Donald Trump isn't one of them.

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says that taking American booze off shelves and prioritizing Canadian procurements would show the U.S. that this province "has a backbone."

Brianna Solberg with the CFIB said she would like to see the federal government provide relief to small businesses during this uncertain time, including a temporary cut to the small business tax rate.

Tariffs are top of the agenda, and the premiers' summer gathering will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the United States are expected to intensify.

"It's a good feeling. The federal government is listening to what's happening in the steel industry. It's a positive announcement," said Mike Day, president of United Steelworkers Local 5890.

Amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and global trade tensions, the Saskatchewan government says expanding the New West Partnership could ease internal barriers and strengthen Canada's domestic market.

Premier Scott Moe and the United Steelworkers union are welcoming new federal steel import quotas, calling them a win for Saskatchewan jobs and a step toward protecting local industry from global pressures.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says steel originating in China will be subjected to higher tariffs to try and prevent steel dumping amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war.

The deal, called "a major investment in creating a more vibrant domestic steel production industry in the United States and Canada," comes despite the tariffs war between the two countries.

The heads of the Canadian Steel Producers Association and the United Steelworkers visited Parliament Hill on Thursday to call for urgent action on the tariffs by the federal government.

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Leader Carla Beck said an investment would be beneficial, especially with upcoming projects like the Jansen Potash Mine. "But ... we have to be able to get that product to market," she said.

"This premier and this government were one of the last in the country to bring these measures in, and now they're the first to roll over." NDP Leader Carla Beck said at a media event on Thursday.

Government said it's returning to its standard procurement processes, allowing people to choose what they want to buy. It said the province is committed to purchasing from Sask. and Canadian suppliers.

"We just want to be treated fairly in confederation. We want to be consulted with the policies that are coming forward, that are going to impact our industries, our jobs in this province," Moe said.

U of R economist Jason Childs said some of the rhetoric around tariffs is because of the election. He said the country is trying to show how strong we are. He thinks it will calm down following the election.

Marnel Jones with Mosaic discusses the growing importance of Saskatchewan potash, its crucial role in global food security and how trade tensions could impact the industry and global supply chains.

NDP MLA Aleana Young said the act she introduced would designate the first Saturday of every month as "Buy Local Day," in an effort to promote Saskatchewan businesses amid the trade war with the U.S.

"Our government will always put Saskatchewan people and Saskatchewan companies first," David Marit, the minister responsible for SaskBuilds and procurement, said in a statement issued on Thursday.

While tariff talk rages on outside the province, the leaders at the summit are expected to talk about Saskatchewan and how it can play a role in Canadian trade.

Bryan Baker with 20Twenty Wealth Management said retirees should employ a cash wedge strategy, which uses multiple asset classes to diversify their portfolios, and avoid making panicked decisions.

Great Western Brewing Company said most of their operation is in the country, but they source aluminum from Quebec, which is then processed in the U.S. and then comes back into Calgary to be made into cans.

"As soon as the canola tariff came on, we were hit with about a $2 decrease in our markets... That's an $80,000 hit to my bottom line right off the top," said Lee Stanley.

"The escalation of tariffs only raises costs for businesses, workers, and consumers ... Tariffs are taxes that increase the cost of living, drain bank accounts, put supply chains and jobs at risk."

"The longer the tariffs go on, the greater the damage," Dean Roberts said on the Evan Bray Show.

Top issues for Scheer are natural resources, agriculture, crime, cost of living.

AgriStability compensation rate will also rise from 80 per cent to 90 per cent.

Some banned liquor is manufactured in Canada, such as Coors Light and Budweiser.

The SLGA has released the list of brands it won't be buying due to the threat of tariffs.

The finance minister said the budget was built to withstand the threat of tariffs.

The province says it has delivered a balanced budget, but it contains no tariff contingency funds.

"Our preference is always to procure first from Saskatchewan, second from Canada."

"This is going to place a lot of pressure on our domestic crushers," Dean Roberts said.

"This is going to cause irreparable harm to the steel industry and so many others."

"We need to advocate and to educate as to what the impacts of these ill-conceived decisions are."

Thirty-nine per cent of people in Saskatchewan said they're worried about their jobs.

"The people in Saskatchewan are amazing," said James Clarke, owner of Flatland Metalworks

Donald Trump has threatened to impose what he calls "reciprocal" tariffs on Canadian dairy.

Trump says 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum on Wednesday.

North Portal, Sask., and Portal, North Dakota, together have a population of around 140.

"There's not a whole lot we can do. We're price takers from the market."

The wide-ranging discussion covered supply management, potash, energy and more.

The 100-per-cent tariffs on canola oil and peas kick in on March 20.

Warren Kaeding says the Saskatchewan Government's measures will stay in place for now.

"Lots of small businesses don't have a great margin to work with," said Anna Russell.

Sask.'s Finance Minister said the budget is in progress, just weeks before it's set to be delivered.

U of R economics professor Jason Childs breaks down what tariffs means for Canadians.

Tariffs on tap might overflow brewery operations, taxes and job losses.

Saskatchewan's premier said he has directed the SLGA to stop purchasing of U.S. alcohol.

Food banks in the province are concerned about serving more people and increasing food costs.

"These extraordinary measures are a direct response to President Trump's unjustified tariffs."

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Restaurants in the province also concerned they will be hurt by retaliatory tariffs.