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Saskatchewan Scraps Tariff Countermeasures, Sparks Worker Outrage

6/12/2025

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The Saskatchewan government is scrapping its countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, opting for standard procurement processes to ease administrative burdens and expand purchasing options for residents. However, Opposition Leader Carla Beck fiercely condemned the decision, arguing it undermines Canadian workers, particularly steelworkers, who are still grappling with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs.

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The Saskatchewan government is scrapping its countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, opting for standard procurement processes to ease administrative burdens and expand purchasing options for residents. However, Opposition Leader Carla Beck fiercely condemned the decision, arguing it undermines Canadian workers, particularly steelworkers, who are still grappling with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs.