{"id":15036,"date":"2025-02-04T06:31:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T06:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/torontotribune.ca\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/sask-reacts-to-30-day-pause-on-potential-u-s-tariffs\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T06:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T06:31:21","slug":"sask-reacts-to-30-day-pause-on-potential-u-s-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontotribune.ca\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/sask-reacts-to-30-day-pause-on-potential-u-s-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sask. reacts to 30-day pause on potential U.S. tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says the 30-day pause on potential U.S. tariffs<\/a>, announced on Monday is welcome news.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a temporary pause, and we need to continue leveraging our relationships as we work to find a more permanent solution,\u201d Moe said in a statement to Global News.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would encourage the federal government to move quickly on their border security commitments to demonstrate real action in this 30-day window.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will be reiterating the message that Saskatchewan\u2019s exports are crucial to North American food and energy security in Washington next week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opposition leader Carla Beck also issued a statement on the heels of Monday\u2019s tariff reprieve.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>No one wins in a trade war,\u201d Beck said. \u201cThis pause in the implementation of tariffs is very welcome and we continue to advocate for our continued economic and security partnership with the United States. Our nations have always been stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat we\u2019ve seen from the people of Saskatchewan and Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast is that we are ready to work with our neighbours to the south to ensure the prosperity of those on both sides of the border. But we will not sit down or roll over to threats to Canadian livelihoods and sovereignty.<\/p>\n

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Over the next 30 days, we\u2019ll continue to work with partners and leaders on both sides of the border to ensure that we are telling the story of our mutual success when we work together.\u201d<\/p>\n

For business owners, it is a nerve-wracking time but the potential relief is welcomed.<\/p>\n

Specialty shops like the Funky Gifter in Regina, who import groceries like soda, snacks and even coffee from the U.S., say the effects of potential incoming tariffs are concerning.<\/p>\n

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