Saskatchewan premier Moe faces calls to hit back as punishing U.S. tariffs kick in

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is facing calls from within his province and from a fellow premier to hit back on punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Moe should consider no longer selling potash, uranium and oil to the United States and instead find different markets.

Saskatchewan Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should pull American liquor from stores.

Moe’s office didn’t immediately comment on the measures, but he has pushed back on the idea of restricting Canadian energy to the United States.

He has said any embargo that would cut off energy to the U.S. is not on the table and has said Canada’s countermeasures should not disproportionately hurt provinces.

U.S. President Donald Trump has hit Canada with tariffs of 25 per cent on all goods, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 4, 2025.

Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press

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