Tariffs could have ‘direct impact’ on Nunavut’s cost of living: Akeeagok – Nunatsiaq News
Jan 30, 2025
Federal and territorial leaders discuss response strategies in face of Trump’s tariff threat
Any federal support to mitigate the impacts of a trade war with the U.S. needs to also flow north, says Premier P.J. Akeeagok.
He spoke to Nunatsiaq News after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and the country’s other premiers Wednesday, saying the conversation allowed him to stress his territory’s needs.
“We didn’t dive too much into the specifics, but the supports that may be needed in Nunavut was highlighted and mentioned,” Akeeagok said.
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