Nova Scotia is ready to respond to U.S. tariffs.
Measures announced last month are going into effect today, including the removal of American liquor from NSLC stores.
The province will also double the fees for American commercial vehicles at the Cobequid Pass.
Premier Tim Houston says President Donald Trump is a short-sighted man who yields his power just for the sake of it, with no consideration for Canadians or Americans.
He says they’re also going to limit access to provincial procurement for American businesses, and look to cancel existing contracts.
Finance Minister John Lohr says his department is coordinating with other departments to provide a list of all the government’s U.S. contracts, but he could not provide the list on Tuesday.
“I want Nova Scotians to know that we will do whatever we need to do to protect the economy of Nova Scotia,” Lohr said.
Health Minister Michelle Thompson said they’re looking at moving U.S. health contracts to Canadian or European businesses.
But she says the health of Nova Scotians is the top priority.
Houston says they’re going to take any steps they can to support Nova Scotians during this incredibly difficult time.
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