Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addresses potential incoming U.S. tariffs [Video]

Feb. 1 could bring drastic changes to Canada’s economy and the pressure is being felt in Saskatchewan.

With U.S President Donald Trump threatening to impose 25 per cent tariffs at the start of next month, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he doesn’t support any major retaliation efforts.

“We would be against all export tariffs because they’re counterproductive,” Moe said Wednesday at a press conference. “They’re escalating the conversation around tariffs.”

“Broad-based tariffs, dollar-for-dollar tariffs with the U.S. is not in Canadians’ best interest, nor should export tariffs ever be considered by our government.”

Instead, Moe is advocating for precise, targeted tariffs on U.S. imports.

Although Moe would not elaborate on which products he’d be in favour of levying, he suggested they would make up a small portion of trade.

“They are not there to have an impact on the economy. They’re there to change the views and really change the hearts and minds …