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Manitoba urged to act on US tariff threat

Manitoba urged to act on US tariff threat
Dec 04, 2024
By Jean-Paul McDonald
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Call for a united response to US tariff concerns

The possibility of US tariffs looms large over Manitoba’s economy, prompting urgent calls for action. With the potential for job losses and economic strain, officials are urging Premier Wab Kinew to prioritize a unified response.

“President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear to Canada that new U.S. tariffs cannot be avoided, yet the Kinew government’s failure to plan for this looming threat has left Manitobans worried and exposed to the serious impacts these new costs would have on their families and our economy,” said Wayne Ewasko, Leader of the Official Opposition.

The plan includes establishing a Manitoba trade office in Washington to strengthen relations and promote Manitoba goods internationally. Additionally, the committee aims to advance interprovincial trade reform and boost awareness of Manitoba’s economic strengths.

“These proposed new tariffs will cause runaway inflation and job losses in both Manitoba and the United States, something we cannot afford to let happen,” said Midland MLA Lauren Stone, PC Critic for Finance. “We need a Team Manitoba approach that leverages the relationships that legislators on both sides of the aisle have across the border, to ensure that a win-win agreement can be negotiated with the incoming Trump administration.”

With Manitoba families already facing rising costs and economic challenges, officials emphasize the importance of proactive measures. The proposed bipartisan approach aims to protect the province’s economy while demonstrating leadership during uncertain times.

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