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.
I was wondering about the logistics of that last night but at this point its almost worth the fucking around to spite the US.
This. You want to really have an impact? Bypass the US long-haul, rail, and shipping networks. Send it all through the coasts.
Right, like I say, it’ll be expensive but the pain inflicted on the us sends the message.
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.