Concern from New Brunswick’s premier over a potential 25 per cent tariff on exports heading to the United States.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico.
Trump said the tariffs would remain until the two countries clamp down on drugs and migrants crossing the border.
“A 25% tariff would be devastating for New Brunswick businesses, communities and our economy,” Premier Susan Holt said in a social media post.
Holt noted that 92 per cent of exports from New Brunswick go to the United States.
She is calling for her fellow premiers and the federal government to develop a national plan to protect Canadian jobs and businesses.
The issue will be discussed Wednesday night during a meeting between the premiers and the prime minister.
