U.S. election: Outcome will impact Saskatchewan economy, experts say [Video]

It’s election day south of the border and even if Saskatoon residents aren’t casting ballots, many are watching the outcome closely and bracing for impact.

The U.S. election will have a significant effect on Saskatchewan, according to a public policy professor at the University of Saskatchewan.

“If Donald Trump becomes the president of the United States again, we’re entering into a period of considerable uncertainty and volatility. He’s been talking about tariffs and protectionist efforts,” said Ken Coates, Professor Emeritus at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

Another potential threat, if the Democrats and Kamala Harris win, is how Trump supporters will react to the loss. The 2021 attack on the capital in Washington D.C. is still fresh on the minds there. According to Coates, a Harris victory carries its own set of concerns.

“It’s actually not all that clear what Kamala Harris’s policies are. Basically, it’s a continuation …