Saskatchewan farmers optimistic for Premier Scott Moe joining China trip
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Producers in Saskatchewan say they are feeling optimistic ahead of Premier Scott Moe joining Prime Minister Mark Carney on his trip to China this week.
Farmers in Saskatchewan say they continue to feel optimistic that relief from agricultural tariffs may be on the horizon as Premier Scott Moe is set to join Canada’s prime minister on his planned trip this week.
“I hope that they can get things figured out on this trip,” said Dave Hundeby, a part-time farmer in Saskatchewan.
Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum over the last two years.
Last year, China responded by hitting Canada with a 100 per cent tariff on various agricultural products, including canola oil and peas, plus a 25 per cent levy on pork and seafood products. The country has also imposed a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed.
China’s ambassador to Canada has said that Chinese tariffs would be removed if Canada dropped its EV tariffs.
“We’re the ones being penalized. It’d be nice if they could get that sorted out,” said Hundeby, referencing the reciprocal tariffs placed by China on Canadian agricultural products.
For farmer Blair Holland, who grows canola in Colonsay, Sask., he is feeling “guardedly optimistic” about the trip but hopes something can be done.
“I mean, he’s been there before. He’s taken some extra help this time, so maybe it’ll work,” Holland said.
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