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.

  • d00phy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    24·
    5 hours ago

    I’m waiting for Canada to reach out to Mexico with a diplomatic message of, “Hey, how about fuck our drunk cousin. We just work together and ghost that asshole.”

    • StopTouchingYourPhone@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      4 hours ago

      Why wait?

      Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.

      Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum discussed the deep people-to-people ties, the strong trade and investment relationship between Canada and Mexico, and the importance of preserving North American competitiveness and prosperity. They spoke about the imposition of U.S. tariffs on both countries, as well as their respective efforts to enhance border security and combat the production and distribution of illegal drugs. The leaders agreed to continue working together in areas of common interest and to enhance the strong bilateral relations between Canada and Mexico.

      Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum agreed to remain in close contact.

    • Jode@midwest.socialEnglish
      4·
      5 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
        4·
        1 hour 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
        7·
        5 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.