By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan’s NDP leader calls on government to lobby for an end to Chinese tariffs

Aug 14, 2025 | 11:09 AM

Saskatchewan’s NDP Leader wants Premier Scott Moe to launch a diplomatic mission to end the Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal, pork, and peas.

China sent shockwaves through the provincial economy with the announcement of a new 75.8 per cent tariff on canola, set to take effect today.

Carla Beck said the province should make use of its trade office in China to deal with the dispute.

“China is our second largest trading partner, and these tariffs have the potential to crush entire farms and communities,” Beck said. “What’s the point of paying millions of dollars for a trade office in China if we don’t use the thing?”

Beck noted Moe left the Council of Federation meetings last month without securing any concrete plan to end the Chinese tariffs.

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She added Canadian officials should travel to China to demonstrate they’re willing to engage.

“We need all hands on deck. The future of entire communities could be at stake,” Beck said. “Premier Moe needs to pack his bags, get on the plane, and start doing his job. In fact, he should have done this five months ago.”

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck calls on Premier Moe to launch a diplomatic mission to end the Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal, pork, and peas.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com