Canada, China, and Canola: What’s at Stake for Saskatchewan

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Trade is front and centre for Canada right now, with Prime Minister Mark Carney heading to China on Wednesday. At the same time, a pending Supreme Court ruling on the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs could have major implications for Canadian exporters and provincial economies, including here in Saskatchewan. Murad Al-Katib, President, CEO and Board member of AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., joins Evan Bray to break down what all of this could mean for the province.
12 Jan 9AM English Canada News Commentary

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