Utoo Radio with Other News Sources - February 3, 2025 - US President Donald Trump has declared a trade war on Canada, prompting the federal government, provinces, and territories to launch countermeasures to hit back at the American economy.
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on virtually all goods from Canada and a lower 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, resulting in a fee on Canadian products entering the US.
The Canadian government has pledged to hit the US with retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods coming into Canada.
The first $30-billion phase of the Canadian counter-tariff response will hit American products like orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirits, beer, coffee, appliances, apparel, footwear, motorcycles, cosmetics, and pulp and paper.
Opposition parties like the NDP have called on the federal government to recall Parliament and pass legislation to protect Canadian workers and businesses from the American tariffs.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has criticized Trump's tariffs, calling for stronger criminal codes, border security measures, and removing fentanyl from Canadian and US communities.
He also pledged to work with businesses and other governments to find common ground on the issue.
Manitoba's Premier Wab Kinew said the province would work to protect jobs and the economy, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to remove American products from shelves.
Quebec Premier François Legault promised to fight for Quebecers affected by Trump's tariffs, estimating over 100,000 jobs will be lost in the province.
Quebec has also directed liquor stores to stop signing contracts with US companies and pull all American alcohol from shelves.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced plans to limit access to US procurement for Canadian businesses, cancel existing contracts, and remove American alcohol from shelves.
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King has called Trump's tariffs a serious risk to Canadian industries, including farmers, fishers, manufacturers, and exporters.
P.E.I. will remove American products from liquor stores and limit government procurement from US-based companies.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has called the tariffs an existential threat to Canada and expects the federal government to take a comprehensive approach to help impacted businesses.
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson is committed to working with federal, provincial, and territorial partners to prepare for increased economic uncertainty.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai supports Canada's response to the tariffs and pledges to invest in its economy and communities.
