British Columbia Premier David Eby is enacting a strategic plan to address the looming trade war with the United States, triggered by President Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Eby has established a cabinet committee, dubbed a 'day-to-day war room', to coordinate a comprehensive response aimed at mitigating the economic impact on B.C. workers, businesses, and the overall economy. The province's three-pronged strategy involves retaliatory counter-actions, diplomatic outreach to American policymakers, and diversification of B.C.'s trade markets.
VICTORIA — British Columbia 's premier is assembling a 'war room' over the looming trade war between Canada and the United States , with President Donald Trump 's threatened tariffs on Canadian goods coming as soon as Saturday. A statement from Premier David Eby 's office says he is tasking a new cabinet committee with co-ordinating a 'whole-of-government' approach aimed at protecting B.C. workers, businesses and the economy against the tariff threat.
The committee is described as a 'day-to-day war room' chaired by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. Eby says Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs are a 'direct attack on B.C. families,' and every minister has an important role to play in fighting back. The statement says B.C. has a three-point strategy, which includes responding with 'tough counter-actions' and outreach to American decision makers, as well as diversifying B.C.'s trade markets, strengthening the economy by expediting projects and supporting industries and their workers. Nine other B.C. ministers have been named to the committee, including Finance Minister Brenda Bailey, Energy Minister Adrian Dix, Jobs Minister Diana Gibson, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar and Mining Minister Jagrup Brar, among others. Trump has threatened to introduce 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods starting on Saturday, and his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told reporters at the White House on Tuesday the plan was 'still on the books' for that day. Eby said Tuesday he thought there was 'still time for President Trump to work with us,' as Canadian officials have indicated a strong desire to address his concerns around the flow of illegal drugs and migrants from Canada into the United States. But he said the province would ensure every harm inflicted on B.C. families by the tariffs is met and matched with a proportional response. Eby said it may be that the only way for Americans to hear the message that tariffs are unjustified and harmful to people and businesses, both north and south of the border, is to feel the consequences of Canadian retaliation. Americans would see higher prices even if Canada did nothing, he told a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday. 'But I believe that we can step up that pain, that we can target it to specific Republican districts where there is support for this agenda, and get the attention of folks about how integrated we are,' the premier said.
Tariffs Trade War Canada United States Donald Trump David Eby British Columbia Economy Politics
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
B.C. Premier Eby to Lobby Against Trump TariffsB.C. Premier David Eby plans to visit Washington, D.C. to lobby against proposed tariffs on Canadian products by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby to Lead Fight Against Trump TariffsBritish Columbia Premier David Eby plans to travel to Washington D.C. to meet with newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump and convince him to abandon his proposed tariffs on Canada. Eby says the tariffs are 'totally unjustified' and that border issues can be addressed collaboratively.
Read more »
Trump Tariffs: B.C. Premier Eby Declares 'Economic War' on CanadaBritish Columbia Premier David Eby warns of severe economic consequences for the province as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Eby and Finance Minister Brenda Bailey outline projections of a $69 billion GDP loss, 124,000 job cuts, and a 7.1% unemployment rate over Trump's presidency. The report emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the tariffs and the potential impact on B.C.'s diversified export market.
Read more »
B.C. Economy Would Suffer 'Disaster' if Trump Imposes 25% Tariff, Says Premier EbyPremier David Eby warns of a 'disastrous' impact on British Columbia's economy if former U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby Prepares for Potential Trade War with U.S.British Columbia Premier David Eby emphasizes that his government is taking the threat of U.S. tariffs seriously, stating that every decision, including budget plans, will be made with a 'potentially protracted trade war' in mind. Eby pledges a comprehensive relief package, possibly including pandemic-style employment insurance and grants for businesses, to mitigate the impact of the tariffs, which he anticipates could be more severe than the 2008 recession. He also expresses support for matching tariffs on U.S. goods and utilizing the collected funds to assist businesses in weathering the storm.
Read more »
B.C. Premier Eby Pushes for Involuntary Mental Health Care Amidst Growing CrisisPremier David Eby announces the opening of two new facilities offering involuntary mental health care in Surrey and Maple Ridge, highlighting the urgent need for support in addressing the province's mental health and addiction crisis.
Read more »