News
Stay informed about the Government of Yukon's response to U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on Yukon businesses. View the most recent news releases, statements and media briefings on the Yukon-U.S. tariff response.
Latest statements and news releases
July 8, 2025
Statement from Minister from Pillai on work to reduce trade barriers in Canada
April 3, 2025
Government of Yukon announces Phase 2 response to U.S. tariffs
Premier Ranj Pillai tariff response speaking notes
March 4, 2025
Statement from Premier Pillai on the U.S. tariffs
February 3, 2025
Statement from Premier Pillai on the U.S. tariff delay
February 2, 2025
View the Premier's responses to the U.S. tariffs.
Watch Premier Pillai’s response to the April 2, 2025, U.S. tariffs
As the Trump Administration escalates trade tensions with the latest round of tariffs, the Yukon is taking further action.
On April 3, 2025, Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai shared the Government of Yukon's next steps to defend Yukon’s economic interests and to support a strong Team Canada response.
Watch Premier Pillai’s response to U.S. tariffs on March 5, 2025
As the Trump Administration moved forward with unjustified and short-sighted 25 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods, the Yukon responded.
March 5, 2025, Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai shared the Government of Yukon's plan to support a strong Team Canada response and to limit the impact of tariffs on Yukoners.
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