Premier Andrew Furey talks of US President Trump's threat of tariffs, encourages residents to "buy local"

    Friday, 31 January 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    In 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador exported approximately $4.5 billion of goods to the United States, which represented 37 per cent of the province’s total exports.

    24 hours after US President Trump tweeted about tariffs on Canadian goods Premier Andrew Furey held 6 round table discussions with a cross section of communities, industries, and the labour movement on this threat and the impact here. Furey says there’s a strong united team NL approach to a united team Canada approach with an informed response. Government is also introducing a new brand to help build awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian products on the local and global stage. Furey says a key message is to encourage residents to buy and support local. In 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador exported approximately $4.5 billion of goods to the United States, which represented 37 per cent of the province’s total exports. Of the seafood harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador, 60-80 per cent is exported to the United States. In Newfoundland and Labrador, there are between 10,000-20,000 jobs at risk if President Trump follows through on his talk of tariffs. 

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Low-level cloud

      High: 5°C | Low: -1°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 5°C | Low: 0°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy rain shower

      High: 6°C | Low: 2°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Chosen Family Dinner

      Friendly reminder, registration has ended for the upcoming #ChosenFamilyDinner2025. Those who have signed up will have received an email confirming attendance.

    • Sunday Night Geek

      Sunday Night Geek, November 23, 2025

      Sunday Night Geek, November 23, 2025

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday November 19, 2025

      Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Healther Davis, Executive Director of the Committee of Family Violence which oversees Willow House