Tag: Tariffs

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial Emily Joveski - 6 August 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial Emily Joveski - 5 August 2025

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.

Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline

Provincial Emily Joveski - 23 July 2025

Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial Emily Joveski - 17 July 2025

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski - 17 July 2025

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial Emily Joveski - 30 June 2025

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Provincial Emily Joveski - 1 June 2025

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.