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Saskatchewan’s trade minister is headed to southeast Asia as the province works to diversify its markets in the face of tariffs from China and the United States.
Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan’s minister of trade and export development, said the goal is to bolster trade relationships in agriculture, mining and energy while working to open up new markets to provincial exporters.
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“Thanks to the hard work of our labour force and producers, Saskatchewan has some of the best products in the world, and we are dedicated to helping them reach new markets,” Kaeding said in a statement.
“Now more than ever, diversifying our markets is critical. International missions like this one allow us to connect Saskatchewan businesses, investors, and other organizations with partners that help them grow. The more investment that comes into this province, the more resources we have to deliver the services and programs that Saskatchewan people count on.”
During his trip, which starts on Saturday and runs through Sept. 28, Kaeding will participate in the Canada-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur.
“This event provides an opportunity to engage with leaders across the ASEAN region, and focus on priorities that include trade and investment, energy transition, agriculture and infrastructure,” the ministry noted in a statement. “At the forum, Minister Kaeding will deliver a keynote address on agriculture and food security.”
Asia is an important market for Saskatchewan, the ministry added, with exports adding up to $10 billion last year. Saskatchewan’s exports to Indonesia reached $868.9M in 2024, exports to Malaysia were valued at $285.7M and exports to Thailand added up to $128.6M.
“To date, Saskatchewan has opened five trade and investment offices in the region,” the ministry explained.
“As market risks such as tariffs and regulatory trade barriers continue to affect the global economy, the province remains committed to finding new pathways that benefit Saskatchewan businesses, workers and families.”
Kaeding’s trip follows a recent trade mission to China by Premier Scott Moe, who was working to get relief for farmers after China applied a hefty tariff to its canola imports.
