Manitoba is readying up to address the upcoming Tariffs from US trade.
During the State of the Province speech, Premier Wab Kinew announced Tuesday that the Province will open a permanent trade office in Washington.
The announcement comes just a week after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all products entering his country from Canada and Mexico.
Other provinces, such as Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, already have full-time representation in the U.S. capital.
With nearly half of Manitoba's exports going to the US, the Premier suggests this presence is crucial moving forward.