Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew convenes U.S. Trade Council to address new tariffs

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has called a meeting of the U.S. Trade Council to address new 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on nearly all Canadian goods. Kinew is seeking advice on how to protect local jobs and the economy. The council includes leaders from various sectors, including labor, business, and Indigenous communities. Kinew emphasized the need for a united response to what he views as an attack on Canadian sovereignty. In response to the tariffs, Manitoba plans to restrict U.S. companies from bidding on provincial contracts. Other provinces, like Quebec and Ontario, are also considering similar measures against U.S. products and contracts.