Trade Dispute Impact on the Prairies

Sask Ag Today on 620CKRM · Oct 9, 2026 · 5m

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says American trade negotiators remain in contact with their Canadian counterparts, and are "holding fast" to their position, but notes they are ready to talk whenever Canada is ready to do so. He also suggests the recent Quebec election may have diverted Ottawa's attention away from trade talks. Meanwhile, business commentator Paul Martin suggests that Saskatchewan's philosophical shift toward being more welcoming to outside capital investment, is likely to see an influx of new business, job creation and population growth - which has the potential to…