New Brunswick’s official opposition leader has written to the speaker, calling for an immediate recall of the legislative assembly.

Glen Savoie emphasized the urgent need to address the impact of the 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on the province’s economy.

He explained these tariffs, announced by U.S. President Trump, threaten jobs, family farms, and various industries in New Brunswick.

Savoie highlighted New Brunswick’s economy as Canada’s most export-dependent, with the U.S. being the largest trading partner, accounting for 92.1 per cent of total exports.

He added that the legislature should be open and active now, as the situation rapidly evolves.

Savoie said Premier Holt has remained notably quiet and pointed out other Canadian premiers, such as Premier Tim Houston in Nova Scotia, are taking action.

The official opposition leader believes the people of New Brunswick deserve to be confident that their legislature and elected members are serious about finding solutions and crafting a path forward for the province’s economy.

MLAs are currently scheduled to return to Fredericton on March 18.