Atlantic premiers suspend plans to retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariffs

The 4 Atlantic premiers person paused their plans to respond to United States President Donald Trump’s now-postponed tariffs connected Canadian goods and services.

Among different things, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador had each planned to region American intoxicant from provincial liquor stores, but those actions were shelved erstwhile Trump connected Monday delayed implementing 25 per cent tariffs for astatine slightest 30 days.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Premier Andrew Furey announced contiguous a bargain section campaign, saying helium wants to promote radical to acquisition goods and services from Canadian companies.

Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston issued a connection praising the enactment of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying that arsenic the menace of tariffs remains, Nova Scotia “stands successful solidarity” with its provincial and territorial colleagues.

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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt welcomed the 30-day intermission and confirmed that American products would stay successful provincial liquor stores, but she says the state volition not beryllium purchasing immoderate caller intoxicant from the U.S.

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King issued a connection saying Trump’s determination “creates abstraction for further discussions” astir protecting jobs connected the Island.

This study by The Canadian Press was archetypal published Feb. 4, 2025.