REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province will stop purchasing and halt the sale of American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods.
His comments come one day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, along with a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy.
Moe says government procurement will also focus on prioritizing Canadian suppliers.
He says the goal is to greatly lower or completely eliminate U.S. procurement when it comes to capital projects.
Moe says the United States is Saskatchewan's biggest trading partner and will continue to be once the dust of the trade war settles, but adds that their relationship is changing quickly.
He has said Trump’s tariffs are unnecessary and will lead to steep "self-inflicted" price increases for goods and job losses on both sides of the border.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2025.
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