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.

  • Jode@midwest.socialEnglish
    3·
    4 hours ago

    I was wondering about the logistics of that last night but at this point its almost worth the fucking around to spite the US.

    • JWBananas@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      12 minutes ago

      logistics

      This. You want to really have an impact? Bypass the US long-haul, rail, and shipping networks. Send it all through the coasts.

    • d00phy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      3 hours ago

      It feels like Trump is going to be the biggest motivator for people to join BRICS and give him exactly what he claims to want: an isolated US.