The Manitoba government has a dedicated resource for businesses and workers to get support for any potential tariffs from the U.S. and will be live this coming weekend.
“Our government is continuing to make the case that trade with our American neighbours is good for jobs on both sides of the border,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “We recognize the uncertainty many businesses and workers are feeling right now, which is why we’re here to support them.”
Manitoba’s tariff hotline is one part of the government’s response to potential U.S. tariffs, which focuses on protecting Manitoba jobs and businesses, noted the premier. This includes standing up a Manitoba Trade Office in Washington a diplomatic mission to North Dakota earlier this month and deployment of conservation officers to increase border security.
Today, the newly formed U.S. Trade Council met ahead of Feb. 1 and Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses sent a letter to Manitoba businesses.
Manitoba businesses or workers that have questions or would like to provide feedback can contact the Manitoba government at 1-877-827-4330 (toll-free), 204-945-8011 or the general line at 204-945-3744 or visit: https://manitoba.ca/tariffresponse/. The hotline will be open this coming weekend.
