Premier Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister and fellow Premiers from across the country to discuss our response to the Trump administration’s harmful tariffs on Canada.
“We are united in standing up for Canada and Canadians against this blatant attack on our country, our economy and our sovereignty.
“The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada are irresponsible and will harm people and businesses on both sides of the border. They will make life more expensive for everyone, especially Americans, as the increased costs of importing Canadian goods get passed on to American consumers.
“Canadians will stand together, and we will fight back.
“One way we can all fight back is by buying local and supporting Canadian businesses. I urge Yukoners to spend money in Canada, vacation in Canada, and look for Canadian-made alternatives to U.S.-made products and services.
“I encourage local retailers to consider how they can feature Canadian-made products to help customers identify Canadian-made goods.
“The Government of Yukon will also do our part. Effective today, the Yukon government will:
- Direct the Yukon Liquor Corporation to stop purchasing beer, wine and spirits from the U.S. Private licensees may continue to sell products they already have in stock, but, moving forward, the Yukon Liquor Corporation will stop placing new orders of U.S.-made alcohol.
- Begin reviewing territorial government procurement policies to exclude U.S. companies and minimize the purchase of U.S. goods and services, wherever possible.
“This is the first phase of our response.
“These are significant actions, and we do not take them lightly.
“This is a time for Canadians to stand together. On behalf of Yukoners, I’m proud to stand with Team Canada against the Trump administration’s attack on our country, our sovereignty and our livelihoods.”
Jordan Owens
Cabinet Communications
867-332-0615
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