March is known for its unpredictability – typically reserved to wild swings in the weather – but in 2025 those winds of change came from south of the border.
We don’t have to go far into the archives for this story – it was just last year on March 4 when U.S. President Donald Trump implemented hefty tariffs that had the country and Saskatchewan on tenterhooks. It would mark the beginning of a trade war, and an unpredictable relationship with our largest trading partner. Uncertainty was the only constant as deadlines and details changed repeatedly.
On March 5, Premier Scott Moe gave the provincial government’s response, announcing an immediate halt to purchasing U.S.-produced alcohol by Sask Liquor and Gaming Authority, and a stop to all sales of current stock.
Moe also announced the prioritization of Canadian suppliers and a pause on capital projects.
On March 6 — just two days after the tariffs went into play – Trump would amend his “executive order giving an exemption for products that comply with the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
But much like the volatile coming of spring, the Trade Wars would march on.
100 Years of Saskatchewan History
This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
