N.B. premier says she’ll work with Ottawa to hit back at U.S. ‘where it hurts’

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced her intention to work with the federal government to retaliate against the United States. Higgs emphasized that any counteractions should be strategically designed to inflict maximum impact on the U.S. while simultaneously minimizing negative consequences for New Brunswick and Canada as a whole. This approach signals a coordinated effort between the provincial and federal levels of government to address perceived economic or trade grievances with the U.S., prioritizing the protection of Canadian and New Brunswick interests.

The premier's statement suggests a firm stance in defending the province's economic well-being. By seeking to hit the U.S. "where it hurts," Higgs aims to leverage economic pressure as a tool in diplomatic or trade negotiations. The focus on a balanced impact underscores the delicate nature of international trade relations, where retaliatory measures can often have unintended domestic repercussions.