Houston heads back to U.S. to talk trade, tariffs

Nova Scotia’s premier is taking another trip south of the border.

The provincial government says Tim Houston will be in New York and Boston this week and next to discuss trade and the impact of tariffs.

“Now, more than ever, we have to diversify our economy. We have to go where the buyers are,” said Houston. “Nova Scotia has a lot to offer, from high-quality products like seafood and resources like critical minerals. We hope to increase our trade opportunities and put an end to President Trump’s unlawful tariff conflict so we can get back to business.”

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Government says the premier will be in New York to hold roundtables on opportunities for the seafood and critical minerals sectors. He’ll then be at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston.

The province says in 2024, Nova Scotia exports to the U.S. were worth $4.6 billion.

China adds further impacts to seafood industry

Groups representing Atlantic Canada’s seafood sector say the pending 25 per cent tariffs by China add another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by U.S. duties.

While 25 per cent U.S. tariffs are on pause until April 2, the Chinese duties are to take effect March 20 on a long list of seafood products like lobster, snow crab and shrimp.

According to the federal government, China is Canada’s second largest fish and seafood export market after the U.S., with $1.3 billion in products shipped to China in 2024

With files from The Canadian Press.