Summary

B.C. Premier David Eby announced countermeasures against new U.S. tariffs, including banning liquor from Republican-led states and prioritizing Canadian goods in government procurement.

The move follows Trump’s order imposing 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports. The tariffs could cost B.C. $69 billion if maintained through 2028, particularly harming its forestry sector.

To reduce reliance on U.S. trade, B.C. will fast-track $20 billion in private-sector projects and expand international trade.

Eby also criticized Trump’s fentanyl-related justification for the tariffs.

  • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    5 hours ago

    We’ll both fight the best we can, but trade agreements don’t come together overnight. They can take months or years to hash out and we don’t have that kind of time.

    If our economies collapse those of us who know how to live off the land in remote forested regions can survive, but we won’t be individual nations anymore.

    • TsarVul@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      4 hours ago

      Indeed. It’s a lot to put on Canada and Mexico, but such is the situation. You’re the world’s first line of defense against the McReich.

      I’ll do my part by buying your exports the most I can, especially if the other option is to buy from America. If there’s anything else you think we can do to help even on an individual level, please share.

      • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        47 minutes ago

        Thank you for the offer. Imo the best thing you can do is find a way to rid your nation of the rot that’s killing it, ie: super rich cunts who buy elections and weasel their way into the WH.