Alberta, Saskatchewan Announce Response to US Tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in Calgary on May 29, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh); (Right) Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during the Saskatchewan Party Convention in Regina on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu

Alberta and Saskatchewan say they will shun American bidders on government procurement contracts and stop the purchase of U.S. alcohol as part of their response to U.S. tariffs.

The premiers of both provinces announced the measures separately on March 5, a day after the U.S. administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods, with a 10 percent reduced levy on energy products.