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Tariff response and trade diversification

Financial relief, retaliatory measures, and efforts to find markets beyond the United States in response to trade disruption.

Wab Kinew’s statement detailed more than $100 million in loans, wage supports, tax-payment deferrals, export assistance, and agricultural loan guarantees for tariff-exposed Manitoba businesses, workers, and producers. Rob Lantz described Prince Edward Island working-capital loans, grants, and training supports. David Eby framed a China trade mission around diversifying B.C. exports, while Scott Moe’s statement supported a 50% levy on U.S.-origin alcohol and encouraged local purchasing.

2026-08-21 – 2026-09-19

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Statements connected to this theme

SK Saskatchewan

Scott MoePremier of Saskatchewan·

Saskatchewan Brewers and Distillers Support 50 Per Cent Levy on Alcohol Imports from the United States of America

Scott Moe announced a 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imported into Saskatchewan, responding to a U.S. tariff on Canadian alcohol. Effective September 8, the levy will apply to U.S. alcohol ordered by retailers through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority system.

Official source for Scott Moe
PE Prince Edward Island

Rob LantzPremier of Prince Edward Island·

Province to provide tariff relief supports for businesses and workers

Rob Lantz announced financial and workforce supports for Prince Edward Island businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs. Measures include a $10-million working-capital program, $2.5 million in non-repayable business grants, and a Canada–Prince Edward Island workforce response providing training and employment services.

Official source for Rob Lantz
ON Ontario

Doug FordPremier of Ontario·

Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Doug Ford announced up to $94.8 million for housing-enabling infrastructure in Bradford West Gwillimbury, conditional on the town reducing residential development charges for three years. The reductions, ranging up to 76 per cent, are intended to lower new-home construction costs and support infrastructure including water, roads and fire services.

Official source for Doug Ford
BC British Columbia

David EbyPremier of British Columbia·

Premier’s mission supports good-paying jobs, new opportunities for people in B.C.

Premier David Eby is leading a June 27 to July 3, 2026 trade mission to China, meeting government and business leaders in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The mission seeks to strengthen commercial ties and pursue opportunities for B.C.’s forestry, energy, tourism and agriculture sectors.

Official source for David Eby
MB Manitoba

Wab KinewPremier of Manitoba·

Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Announces More Than $100 Million in Tariff Supports

Wab Kinew announced more than $100 million in tariff-related supports for Manitoba workers, businesses and producers affected by U.S. tariffs. Measures include low-interest working-capital loans, export and trade-mission support, wage subsidies, tax-payment deferrals, expanded agricultural loan guarantees and sector-specific assistance for honey producers.

Official source for Wab Kinew
NL Newfoundland and Labrador

Tony WakehamPremier of Newfoundland and Labrador·

Statement by Premier Wakeham on Canada-United States Trade Relations - News Releases

Tony Wakeham said U.S. tariffs are harming cross-border trade, raising costs and creating uncertainty for Newfoundland and Labrador workers, businesses and communities. He said he is working with federal, provincial and territorial leaders and industry partners, tracking impacts and reviewing support measures to protect jobs and economic interests.

Official source for Tony Wakeham