Despite Moe claiming that the US trade war
“should not have much impact on Saskatchewan,” according to
Statistics Canada data released July 3 (Table 12-10-0175-01 International merchandise trade by province, commodity, and Principal Trading Partners), there has been a 9.4 per cent reduction in Saskatchewan exports to the U.S. over the first five months of 2025. Overall, Saskatchewan merchandise exports were down 11 per cent in May (the latest monthly data is available for) when compared on a year-to-year basis, while several provinces saw increases over the same period.
“Why is Scott Moe so intent on lying about the impact of Donald Trump on our economy?” said Aleana Young, Saskatchewan NDP Jobs & Economy Shadow Minister.
“Saskatchewan is an export driven economy. And yet Moe continues to lie about Trump and the impact the US has on us time after time. Just this week he said he wants us to drop our elbows, despite clear evidence that his MAGA buddies are hurting our economy.”
Last week, Moe suggested a strategy of pandering to Trump rather than keeping our “elbows up” as other Canadian Premiers are doing. He said this despite tariffs being slapped on Saskatchewan steel and the threat of further 35 per cent tariffs on other goods as soon as Aug. 1.
Only Alberta and Saskatchewan have put American booze back on liquor store shelves. The Sask. Party also abandoned its promise to end contracts with American companies without evidence of cancelling a single agreement.
“This lying is a pattern of behaviour. Whether it’s claiming the belligerence of our largest trading partner has zero impact on our economy or lying about 90 per cent of Saskatchewan procurement coming from Saskatchewan firms — Scott Moe can’t be trusted,” Young said. “While we know Moe is soft on MAGA, this ‘fake news’ approach to our trade and exports is reckless.
“We need to focus on the future by diversifying away from Trump’s America and delivering on game changing infrastructure projects — rail lines, pipelines and power lines — from Canadian coast to Canadian coast.”
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