Scott Moe and Evan Bray caught up on the trade issues that have dominated headlines in recent months, including China's tariff on canola and Canada's tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Sask Oilseeds chair Dean Roberts says while farmers appreciate the new $370 million production incentive, they feel the feds need to reach a resolution with China for canola trade tariffs.

China hit Canadian canola with a 75.8 per cent tariff in August, in a measure that was widely viewed as a response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade mission to China, and Carney's office says Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois will join the three-day trip to "engage constructively with Chinese officials."

The drop in the cash price for canola has resulted in farmers losing at least $140 million in the last two weeks, one market expert says, as a result of Chinese tariffs on oil, meal and seed.

Kelvin Fellner owns Hugsy's Place in Martensville. He said lifting the tariffs will save money and time from doing paperwork. The removal of counter-tariffs on U.S. CUSMA-compliant goods is set for Sept. 1.

Sask. Trade Minister Warren Kaeding says Scott Moe will be meeting with trade and ag representatives in China who can understand the seriousness of the canola tariff issue and how it's affecting both sides.

Murad Al-Katib of AGT Foods Canada said that while countries like China and the United States are valuable trade partners it's important to diversify, and Canada should trade a lot more with India.

NDP's Carla Beck said there should be accountability to make sure the government is getting bang for the taxpayer's buck. Premier Scott Moe says the goal of his trip is to get Canada and China together.

Saskatchewan's agriculture manufacturers ship more than $4.2 billion worth of equipment to 148 countries each year, with nearly 80 per cent destined for the American market.

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the deficit is not huge percentage wise when looking at the province's $21 billion budget, but said it is still significant.

Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the Evan Bray Show on Aug. 13 to break down what this recent anti-dumping tariff means for farmers and the industry and what the government needs to do to help.

Sales at duty-free stores have fallen between 40 and 50 per cent year-over-year across the country since late January, with some remote crossings reporting annual declines of up to 80 per cent.

Pierre Poilievre joins the Evan Bray Show ahead of the byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding, where Poilievre is vying for a seat back in parliament. He chats tariffs, Trump, Putin and Carney.

"There's one canola field that surrounds this farm, so just instantly that's one dollar a bushel lost off of the crop here in one single day," said Derek Dery, CEO of Sixteen Grains, a farm near Saskatoon.

Experts say the new tariff will effectively shut the door on one of the crop's biggest markets. Federal Minister Eleanor Olszewski said that nothing is off the table when it comes to protecting producers.

"Our federal government cannot sacrifice a $43 billion canola industry... to protect a fledgling electric vehicle industry largely based in eastern Canada," Premier Scott Moe said on Tuesday.

While U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up blanket tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent at the start of the month, RBC estimates the effective tariff rate on Canadian goods is closer to six per cent today.

The move comes nearly a year after Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, a move that is to be reviewed by the beginning of October. Canada supplies China with most of its canola.

Chris Lane, president and CEO of Economic Development Regina talks about the potential economic impact of tariffs, importance of market diversification for Saskatchewan manufacturing companies and businesses.

The duty for most Canadian companies is being increased to 14.63 per cent, up from 6.74 per cent. The increase brings the total duty level for Canadian softwood to 35.19 per cent.

The Sask. NDP leader says many legislators in the U.S. understand the important role Canada plays in America's energy and agriculture industries, but that President Donald Trump isn't one of them.

Premier Scott Moe said the Government of Saskatchewan is working alongside the federal government to support the industries not protected by the CUSMA trade agreement, like the steel industry.

The latest levy took effect on Friday after the two countries failed to hit an Aug. 1 deadline. Carney said he has not talked to Trump in recent days but will speak with him "when it makes sense."

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says that taking American booze off shelves and prioritizing Canadian procurements would show the U.S. that this province "has a backbone."

While most Saskatchewan exports remain unaffected by new U.S. tariffs, Premier Scott Moe is urging the federal government to support growth by cutting red tape and fast-tracking key infrastructure.

Brianna Solberg with the CFIB said she would like to see the federal government provide relief to small businesses during this uncertain time, including a temporary cut to the small business tax rate.

"The idea of using tariff barriers to raise revenue and comprehensively relocate industries like this is a failed economic policy," Harper said at the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon.

Tariffs are top of the agenda, and the premiers' summer gathering will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the United States are expected to intensify.

"It's a good feeling. The federal government is listening to what's happening in the steel industry. It's a positive announcement," said Mike Day, president of United Steelworkers Local 5890.

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Amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and global trade tensions, the Saskatchewan government says expanding the New West Partnership could ease internal barriers and strengthen Canada's domestic market.

Premier Scott Moe and the United Steelworkers union are welcoming new federal steel import quotas, calling them a win for Saskatchewan jobs and a step toward protecting local industry from global pressures.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says steel originating in China will be subjected to higher tariffs to try and prevent steel dumping amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war.

In a statement to media on Friday afternoon, Moe said that 95 per cent of Saskatchewan exports comply with CUSMA, and the White House has confirmed those goods are exempt from the latest round of tariffs.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on August 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night.

The deal, called "a major investment in creating a more vibrant domestic steel production industry in the United States and Canada," comes despite the tariffs war between the two countries.

Donald Trump made the comments in a post on his social media account, calling it a "direct and blatant attack on our country." Prime Minister Mark Carney has been negotiating in private with Trump.

The heads of the Canadian Steel Producers Association and the United Steelworkers visited Parliament Hill on Thursday to call for urgent action on the tariffs by the federal government.

Leader Carla Beck said an investment would be beneficial, especially with upcoming projects like the Jansen Potash Mine. "But ... we have to be able to get that product to market," she said.

"This premier and this government were one of the last in the country to bring these measures in, and now they're the first to roll over." NDP Leader Carla Beck said at a media event on Thursday.

Government said it's returning to its standard procurement processes, allowing people to choose what they want to buy. It said the province is committed to purchasing from Sask. and Canadian suppliers.

While Saskatchewan is lifting its pause on U.S. liquor sales, the federal government's 25 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol still remains in place.

When asked whether there would be any exemptions, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Trump will keep his promise to steelworkers. Canadian industries have said the tariffs could be devastating.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Ottawa is speaking with Chinese officials at the ministerial level and that the issue is a top priority for the federal government.

Moe said there would also be a new focus on interprovincial labour mobility to help people move between work in the two provinces and work would also begin on alcohol sales.

Canada's premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon Monday armed with their wish lists for major "nation-building" projects.

President Donald Trump said doubling the tariffs on imported steel from next week "will even further secure the steel industry in the U.S" at his announcement at a U.S. Steel warehouse near Pittsburgh.

On Wednesday, a decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade said Trump does not have the authority to wield tariffs on nearly every country through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.

Tim Gitzel joined the Evan Bray Show on Thursday to discuss why U.S. tariffs aren't troubling the uranium sector and what the future is looking like for the industry in Saskatchewan.

Since his return to the White House, Trump has repeated a list of complaints about Canada and said it would be better as a U.S. state, while also slapping America's northern neighbour with duties.

"There's no support in the United States for what Trump is doing with Canada, so he could help himself a lot by having a respectful relationship with us," says former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.

"We just want to be treated fairly in confederation. We want to be consulted with the policies that are coming forward, that are going to impact our industries, our jobs in this province," Moe said.

Trump last month slapped economywide tariffs on Canada, linking the duties to the flow of people and fentanyl across the United States' northern border. He partially paused the levies days later.

Chris White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, is currently in China and spoke to Vassy Kapelos about the impact of the 25-per-cent Chinese tariff on pork on his industry.

U of R economist Jason Childs said some of the rhetoric around tariffs is because of the election. He said the country is trying to show how strong we are. He thinks it will calm down following the election.

Marnel Jones with Mosaic discusses the growing importance of Saskatchewan potash, its crucial role in global food security and how trade tensions could impact the industry and global supply chains.

François-Philippe Champagne says the government intends to provide temporary six-month tariff relief for goods imported from the U.S. that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and packaging.

NDP MLA Aleana Young said the act she introduced would designate the first Saturday of every month as "Buy Local Day," in an effort to promote Saskatchewan businesses amid the trade war with the U.S.

What started with a family pancake recipe has grown into a business that honours generations of farming. Derek and Tricia Dery are bringing their love of food and family to kitchens across Canada.

Leger says 60 per cent of Canadians reported they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs, 18 per cent said they won't and 22 per cent said they don't know.

"Our government will always put Saskatchewan people and Saskatchewan companies first," David Marit, the minister responsible for SaskBuilds and procurement, said in a statement issued on Thursday.

U.S. President Donald Trump has kept in place his 10 per cent levy on nearly all global imports, and a White House official said duties against Canada were unchanged in Wednesday's announcement.

Donald Trump paused his so-called "reciprocal" tariffs for 90 days but kept in place a 10 per cent levy on nearly all global imports, and also increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.

The president posted that China has shown a "lack of respect" and announced he's increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent, effective immediately.

While Canada isn't being targeted by Trump's global tariffs, the country is being hit by U.S. automobile, steel and aluminum tariffs and still faces the ongoing threat of economywide tariffs.

"Our sales were averaging $600 to $700 a day, now we're lucky to sometimes sell $100," J & P Hobby Supplies says of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-per-cent tariffs.

While tariff talk rages on outside the province, the leaders at the summit are expected to talk about Saskatchewan and how it can play a role in Canadian trade.

Bryan Baker with 20Twenty Wealth Management said retirees should employ a cash wedge strategy, which uses multiple asset classes to diversify their portfolios, and avoid making panicked decisions.

The extreme supply constraints have fueled price increases, with the province's residential benchmark price rising to $353,600, which is up over six per cent from last year.

Premier Scott Moe shared his thoughts on the election, tariffs from China and the U.S.A., the overdose crisis in Saskatoon, and a number of other topics on the minds of Saskatchewan residents.

The Trump administration has declared an "economic emergency" to bypass Congress and impose a 10 per cent tariff on nearly all countries and territories.

Great Western Brewing Company said most of their operation is in the country, but they source aluminum from Quebec, which is then processed in the U.S. and then comes back into Calgary to be made into cans.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected levies.