Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew met virtually with Prime Minister and other first ministers to discuss the possibility of America slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods once U.S. president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Photo taken at the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's happy to play a role as part of a unified Team Canada approach in order to strengthen the relationship with a new American administration, but his focus is on leading Manitoba.Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew met virtually with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other first ministers Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen Canada's relationship with the U.S.
Earlier in the day, Kinew joined his fellow first ministers from across the country on a virtual call that included the prime minister among others. The premier said he stressed four points during the meeting, including the need for developing a clear strategy for dealing with China and for agriculture — "the backbone of our economy here in Manitoba" — to have a strong voice at the table.
"Manitobans have long been talking about drugs being an issue in our communities … and so what's the downside if we invest in law enforcement and we crack down on drug trafficking here at a time when that message might be well received in the States?" he said. 17 Wing Canadian Forces Base in Winnipeg could potentially benefit as the country increases military investment in an effort to meet NATO's spending target, Wab Kinew said.
He also noted the need for Canada's premiers to cultivate bilateral relationships with their governor counterparts on Capitol Hill.
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