Saskatchewan premier calls for immediate diplomacy with China over threatened tariffs [Video]

The Government of Saskatchewan held a press conference on Thursday discussing the looming tariffs threats from China and the United States and what Saskatchewan is doing to stand strong.

The government said it is going to continue to seek a diplomatic resolution to the tariffs while pursuing new international opportunities.

“Our federal government is the level of government that will engage and engage directly, whether it be with China or whether it be with the United States of America. And we encourage them to do so,” said Premier Scott Moe.

Moe adds that immediate action must be taken to deal with the tariffs being imposed by China.

“There needs to be action by our federal government before any election call to engage with China to ensure that the canola industry is not left in purgatory during the time that might that we might find ourselves in an election.”

Moe adds this needs to be done ASAP in the interest …