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Saskatchewan Lifts Protections, Fears Flood of U.S. Goods

6/13/2025

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Saskatchewan's government has quietly reversed its protective measures against U.S. tariffs, lifting preferential procurement for Canadian suppliers. This controversial decision paves the way for American goods, including alcohol, to flood the market again. Opposition leaders are sounding the alarm, warning that this could spell disaster for local industries already grappling with steep tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Saskatchewan's government has quietly reversed its protective measures against U.S. tariffs, lifting preferential procurement for Canadian suppliers. This controversial decision paves the way for American goods, including alcohol, to flood the market again. Opposition leaders are sounding the alarm, warning that this could spell disaster for local industries already grappling with steep tariffs on steel and aluminum.