Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares for trip to China
Global News
Farmers are still feeling the pressure of Chinese tariffs on canola, and with finances for many on the line, Premier Scott Moe is hoping to bridge the divide.
At the cabinet office Thursday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirmed his trip to Asia alongside trade and development minister Warren Kaeding.
The goal of the trip is to open the doors for constructive conversations surrounding Chinese tariffs on canola. Moe and Kaeding will be joined by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary, Kody Blois.
Moe and Blois will begin their trip in China as Kaeding heads to South Korea to talk trade and exports. On the final two days of the trip, they will meet in Japan to have more trade discussions.
“On behalf of Saskatchewan people, we will strongly be making the case to be part of the supply chain for many countries around the world.” shared Moe.
“We absolutely need to be engaging with countries like China, with countries like India, (and) the European Union as well as Japan, South Korea and many others.”
This trip comes a year after Canada announced tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, as well as steel and aluminum. China retaliated by launching an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola. In March came fresh tariffs on canola oil and meal.
Canola is a $4.5-billion industry, making it one of Canada’s most valuable crops.
The trip comes with criticism from the official opposition, with NDP trade and export development critic Kim Breckner saying Moe has let this issue go on for too long.
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