VICTORIA — As economists met British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey around a Vancouver hotel conference table and online on Friday, one announced news fresh to hand, sending a ripple through the group as they discussed the fate of the prov
VICTORIA — As economists met British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey around a Vancouver hotel conference table and online on Friday, one announced news fresh to hand, sending a ripple through the group as they discussed the fate of the province's economy.
Eby said during a virtual press conference that"it's hard to make sense" of exactly what has been happening with B.C.'s"closest friend and trading partner." Eby said he hopes Trump listens to advisers about the harmful effects of the promised 25 per cent tariffs, but B.C. is"ready for the fight" if the president's plan goes ahead on Saturday
"If, in fact, tomorrow morning, the president does impose tariffs of 25 per cent on British Columbia, I can assure you that we are ready for the fight. We will not roll over." Bailey said that despite the expected instability over the four years of Trump's presidency, the council's private-sector forecasters indicated the province was in a good position to meet the challenges of the promised tariffs.
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