One year ago, you could not attend a business luncheon or turn on the news without hearing about U.S. tariffs.

President Donald Trump’s trade policies dominated the discussion. Premiers lined up at microphones promising to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States. Federal Liberals talked about breaking down interprovincial trade barriers. We were told this was the moment to strengthen our domestic economy.

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Premier Wab Kinew, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham. Winnipeg Sun file photo.

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