‘Need Immediate Action’: Sask. Premier Says Ottawa Must Act as China Announces More Canola Tariffs
Premier Scott Moe seeks a trade mission to China to address tariffs threatening Saskatchewan's canola sector, which supports over 200,000 jobs and contributes nearly 60% of Canada's $45 billion industry.
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Moe urges action as China expands canola tariffs
Premier Scott Moe is raising the alarm about the newest round of Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola, saying measures will have an affect on the entire industry, including farmers and processors.
Sask. Premier Calls For ‘Immediate Action’ from Ottawa to Address Massive Chinese Canola Tariffs - Easton Spectator
By CKOM News Saskatchewan’s premier is calling on Ottawa to take “immediate action” to protect the canola industry in the face of massive Chinese tariffs. Speaking to reporters in Saskatoon, Scott Moe said the 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff on canola announced by China on Tuesday could have a “devastating impact on the price points for Saskatchewan’s canola industry.” Moe noted that canola is a $43 billion industry in Canada, employing more th…
Canola Tariff will hurt Saskatchewan producers: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says China’s announcement to put preliminary tariffs of almost 76 per cent on Canadian canola will harm producers. China is imposed the tariffs following an anti-dumping investigation launched last year in response to Canada’s tax on Chinese electric vehicles. Moe says he expects to speak about the matter with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other ministers, as well as industry leaders. The premier says the canola i…
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