Saskatchewan’s government has tabled its 2025–2026 budget with a surplus of $12.1 million, citing U.S. and China tariffs as points of concern.
Finance Minister Jim Reiter delivered the budget on March 19, saying the threat of more tariffs from the United States presents a challenge. The government has opted to prioritize its affordability promises like pausing property taxes and cutting personal taxes.
U.S. President Donald Trump has put 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, with a lower 10 percent on energy imports; however, he has paused the tariffs on items covered by the USMCA free trade agreement. But more tariffs are expected after his officials review existing trade agreements by April 2….