Premier Brad Wall has said previously that a carbon tax will impact sectors, including potash.

There has been no shortage of outrage in the hours following the announcement of a carbon tax by the federal government.

The announcement, made on Monday, is something that goes against everything the Liberals have said, according to Environment Minister Scott Moe.

"Really, it was a betrayal of the work that we feel has been proposed on Saskatchewan's behalf," he said.

He added that previous talks were clearly a waste of time.

"It was a decision that was made by the federal government and we feel it was a betrayal of the collaboration that was indicated all along."

The tax will begin in 2018 at $10 per tonne and increase to $50 per tonne by 2022.

After hearing the news break, Moe walked out of a meeting with other provincial ministers and federal minister Catherine McKenna.

Premier Brad Wall released in a statement that there is a 'stunning' amount of disrespect shown by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals to force the tax.

Moe noted that the tax will hurt Saskatchewan families.

"Our stance hasn't changed. We are concerned about the cost to families. An average family of four in the province of Saskatchewan is going to be about $1,250 per year."

He went on to say that it was not a good day for the relationship between federal and provincial governments.

The Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan has since come out with concerns about the tax as well.

President Norm Hall stated that they are concerned the carbon tax will push up farm input costs such as fuel and fertilizer.