Saskatchewan’s premier has written to the federal ministers of trade and agriculture to express his concerns about a 30 per cent tariff India is imposing on yellow pea imports.

In his letter, Scott Moe said India is “an incredibly important market for Saskatchewan,” noting that the province shipped $480 million in pea exports to the country last year.

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Last year, Saskatchewan farmers grew 1.53 million tonnes of peas, the premier noted, which accounts for 51 per cent of all of Canada’s production.

“Now, more than ever, Sask

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