B.C. Premier David Eby spoke to the media about the threat of U.S. tariffs on Jan. 21. Standing in front of the Port of Vancouver, a hub for global trading economies, Eby confirmed the province’s plan to retaliate against the 25 per cent tariff threat, if imposed.
Eby reiterated the detrimental effect the tariffs could have on the province.
“The tariffs mean potentially the loss of tens of billions of dollars; more than 100,000 jobs. It is a big deal for British Columbia.”
Eby’s government will be following federal plans to target republican states.
“We’re supporting the federal government in direct-response targeted tariffs at Republican districts to make sure that the party that is bringing these tariffs to us understands why trade increases the prosperity of our countries.”
Canadian provincial governments have been coming together to discuss the economic impact of tariff threats, showing some unity amidst the ongoing banter of Canada as the 51st state.
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