Tariff delay a chance to breathe: N.S. Premier

On Monday, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said that retaliatory measures in Nova Scotia would not move forward despite a 30-day pause in planned US tariffs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Feb 4, 2025 05:09:21 AM.

Last Updated Feb 4, 2025 10:00:41 AM.

The Premier of Nova Scotia said that news of a tariff delay on goods sold in the United States would give everyone a chance to breathe.

Tim Houston issued a statement on Monday night after word filtered out that President Donald Trump had granted Canada a 30-day extension to his deadline of Feb. 3.

Houston says a series of measures announced over the weekend in retaliation to the U.S. tariffs will not take effect as planned.

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“We are relieved there will be a pause on tariffs imposed on Canada. President Trump’s tax would have had a very real, immediate negative impact, and I appreciate the dozens of Nova Scotians who shared their personal stories and concerns with me over the last few days,” said Houston

He wrote that the threat of tariffs remains and that Nova Scotia stands in solidarity with provincial and territorial colleagues.

The premier said that Nova Scotia will remain ready to respond if needed but believes that the strength of the bond between Canada and the United States will prevail.

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