Premier Tackles Trade War Fallout | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Premier Tony Wakeham is navigating Canada’s escalating trade war with the U.S., acknowledging tariffs will hit businesses, consumers, and supply chains — even if Newfoundland and Labrador isn’t in the crosshairs. While he’s in Norway for an oil and gas conference, he’s already mobilizing key industry partners to monitor impacts. Opposition parties are pushing back, demanding a revived provincial trade roundtable — including unions, businesses, and even non-profits — to ensure no one gets left behind as cost-of-living pressures mount. The Liberals accuse the government of lacking proactive…