Premier Scott Moe applauds negotiators on potential U.S. trade deal

Premier Scott Moe addressed the de-escalated threat of tariffs on Wednesday afternoon in Prince Albert, following days of tense uncertainty.

“The 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods, which would have an impact on Saskatchewan industries, is not coming into effect,” Moe said.

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Moe was part of a virtual briefing Wednesday afternoon with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other premiers after U.S. President Donald Trump paused for three days the latest round of tariffs pending the finalization of a trade deal.

According to Moe, Saskatchewan and Canada are in a much better place than 48 hours ago because there’s a lot more certainty.

While the finer details still need to be worked out, Moe acknowledged this is step one and the next focus should be on reducing existing tariffs.

“We need to understand that the status quo that we had two years ago was not possible.”

“Canada will have the strongest trade agreement of any country in the world with the United States of America,” Moe told reporters, adding the federal government just needs to find that path forward.

Moe also said the Prime Minister asked provinces who have banned U.S. alcohol from their shelves, to stop.

READ MORE:

• Carney to brief cabinet, premiers on trade deal with the U.S.
• Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
• Carney says trade deal with U.S. ‘reinforces that Canadian advantage’