Halifax
By Dan Ahlstrand
Posted Feb 20, 2025 04:57:26 AM.
Last Updated Feb 20, 2025 12:54:37 PM.
Tim Houston is heading back to the United States.
The premier’s office says Houston will travel to Washington this week to continue the fight against American tariffs.
Houston is expected to attend the National Governors Association winter meeting to discuss the benefits of current trade relations with the U.S.
This visit follows last week’s trip, during which all 13 premiers travelled to Washington to meet with business and political leaders.
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