{"id":856959,"date":"2025-06-20T22:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T03:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/opinion-trade-turmoil-evokes-pandemic-days-for-saskatchewan-businesses\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T22:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T03:12:04","slug":"opinion-trade-turmoil-evokes-pandemic-days-for-saskatchewan-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/opinion-trade-turmoil-evokes-pandemic-days-for-saskatchewan-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Opinion: Trade turmoil evokes &#8216;pandemic days&#8217; for Saskatchewan businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-labelledby=\"articleTitle\" data-wcm-id=\"96547347-1885-4736-a8b6-52e2932a4155\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Saskatchewan small businesses are split on whether Canadian retaliatory tariffs in response to Donald Trump&#8217;s trade war were the right move.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Published May 20, 2025<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>Last updated May 20, 2025<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>3 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=hfUF17kSl_hxQSMEpFvj_Q, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=Op2cYyGnptvHHb7ei--VdQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=PHs6zFETqtCgxgIToSsT4w, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=TFYP4exx7fZRjBWvQfAzKQ 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=q5YhrWRBYEA51Hj5lM7_1g, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=5LMoJenqKq4596GkNeVTPA 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=Bd_INS-lJABYZJhrcmq78Q, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=_gsi0WaMV6-HK_KzfDfbSA 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=6HPJO4TJR4gsqkCr8ODVFA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=N4lKwrhyEYHXS-5b_9VrKA 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canada-U.S. relations\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=o_SBJAVrg22rm7bynIMQIw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=o_SBJAVrg22rm7bynIMQIw,\n                    https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/thestarphoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trade-tariff-getty_295364312.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;sig=KtTFcK0GqZvx1inaUpkK7g 2x\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\"><\/picture><figcaption><span>Tariffs between the United States and Canada are illustrated.<\/span> <span>Photo by diane555<\/span> \/<span>Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<p>At the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), we\u2019ve heard from small business owners, politicians and many others, that the past few months have felt like a return to the \u201cpandemic days,\u201d with instability and economic uncertainty on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>According to CFIB\u2019s March Monthly Business Barometer, Canadian small business confidence plummeted to record lows. That\u2019s worse than after 9-11, the 2008 financial crisis, or even the darkest days of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section data-aqa=\"identity-sign-in\" data-async id=\"article-block\">\n<header>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Star Phoenix\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/18.9.4\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-ssp-new.svg\" width=\"280\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month.<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div data-auth-component id=\"auth-screen-form\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<h2>Sign In or Create an Account<\/h2>\n<p><span><\/span><span>or<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p data-async>At least during the pandemic, there was some sense of structure. Daily briefings from political leaders helped businesses make decisions based on the latest information. Today\u2019s <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"trade disputes\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/thestarphoenix.com\/opinion\/columnists\/tank-saskatchewan-could-be-the-strongest-voice-in-american-trade-conflict\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/thestarphoenix.com\/opinion\/columnists\/tank-saskatchewan-could-be-the-strongest-voice-in-american-trade-conflict\">trade disputes<\/a> offer no such clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Policy announcements can come at any moment, disrupt markets and business plans overnight, and then be walked back the next morning or completely contradicted by mid-afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>For small business owners who depend on reliable supply chains, even short-term planning has become a challenge. It\u2019s increasingly difficult for business owners to look six weeks ahead, let alone six months when trying to plan payroll, pay suppliers or manage inventory.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder that nearly half of Saskatchewan small companies say they no longer view the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, according to recent CFIB data.<\/p>\n<p>Small businesses are also feeling the impacts of Canada\u2019s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. CFIB data indicates only about half (51 per cent) of Saskatchewan small businesses believe Canada\u2019s retaliatory tariffs were the right move.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>This likely reflects the significant financial pressure many small firms are under, particularly as they struggle to adapt their supply chains or absorb significant cost increases.<\/p>\n<p data-async>And it\u2019s not just <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"tensions with the U.S.\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/leaderpost.com\/opinion\/columnists\/mandryk-trumps-toxic-tariffs-makes-it-tougher-for-moe-to-escape-maga-stench\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/leaderpost.com\/opinion\/columnists\/mandryk-trumps-toxic-tariffs-makes-it-tougher-for-moe-to-escape-maga-stench\">tensions with the U.S.<\/a> that are causing strain. Many Canadian agri-businesses, particularly those in the Prairies, have been even more deeply impacted by <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"Chinese tariffs\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/leaderpost.com\/opinion\/columnists\/mandryk-western-canadian-canola-farmers-caught-in-tariff-war-and-a-lot-of-politicking\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/leaderpost.com\/opinion\/columnists\/mandryk-western-canadian-canola-farmers-caught-in-tariff-war-and-a-lot-of-politicking\">Chinese tariffs<\/a> on canola oil, canola meal, peas, and certain pork, fish and seafood products.<\/p>\n<p>China is Canada\u2019s second-largest market for agricultural exports, with canola exports alone valued at nearly $5 billion in 2024. The recent imposition of a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola has dealt a severe blow to our farmers.<\/p>\n<p>The sudden loss of access to such a key market has left producers in limbo. Some have already reported they\u2019ve lost foreign buyers, while others face the risk of unsold product piling up after harvest.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>With seeding season underway, Saskatchewan farmers are being forced to make tough calls about what to plant, and how much. In an industry built on predictability and forward contracts, this level of uncertainty is not just disruptive, it\u2019s destabilizing.<\/p>\n<p>Post-election here in Canada, with federal leadership now settled and some political clarity in place, it\u2019s time for the government to focus on creating a more competitive and stable economic environment for Canada\u2019s small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Whether tariffs remain in place for a few more months or several years, there are steps we can take here at home to strengthen our economic foundation and support small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing the tax burden must be a priority, starting with eliminating carbon tax legislation and temporarily lowering the federal small business tax rate from nine per cent to zero. Cutting Employment Insurance premiums for smaller employers would also offer much-needed relief and help protect local jobs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>At the provincial level, CFIB has been calling on the Saskatchewan government to eliminate the provincial sales tax on capital expenditures (i.e. machinery and equipment), to help stimulate growth and expansion at a time when investment decisions may be hindered by economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>The current situation also provides an opportunity for governments to finally lower interprovincial trade barriers. At a time when global trade has become more volatile, allowing goods, services and labour to move more freely within our own borders would be a meaningful step toward strengthening our domestic economy and improving supply chain resilience.<\/p>\n<p>With the right actions, we can turn the challenges we\u2019re facing into a chance to rebuild a stronger, more resilient local economy. Let\u2019s not waste it.<\/p>\n<p><em>Brianna Solberg is the Prairies and northern Canada director for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<h3>Share your views<\/h3>\n<p data-async><em>The StarPhoenix welcomes opinion articles. <a data-evt-val=\"{\"control_fields\": {\"mparticle\": {\"keys\": {\"click_source_type\": \"click_source_type\", \"anchor_text\": \"anchor_text\", \"target_url\": \"target_url\", \"layout_section\": \"layout_section\"}, \"mp_event_type\": \"Navigation\", \"extra_keys\": [\"click_vertical_position_percentage\", \"click_vertical_position_pixels\"]}}, \"click_source_type\": \"in-page link\", \"anchor_text\": \"Click here\", \"target_url\": \"https:\/\/thestarphoenix.com\/opinion\/letters\/how-to-send-a-letter-or-an-opinion-article-to-the-saskatoon-starphoenix\", \"layout_section\": \"in-page-link\"}\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/thestarphoenix.com\/opinion\/letters\/how-to-send-a-letter-or-an-opinion-article-to-the-saskatoon-starphoenix\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to find out what you need to know about how to write one that will increase the odds it will be published. 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