B.C. premier responds to Canada’s counter-tariffs with live event at BC Liquor Store
The federal government announced on Tuesday morning that counter-tariffs against more than 700 American goods amounting to $27.6 billion will go into effect on Sept. 8.
B.C. Premier David Eby is set to hold a press conference at a BC Liquor Store on Tuesday at 2 p.m. PT to address Canada's new counter-tariffs. The federal government announced on Tuesday morning that counter-tariffs against over 700 American goods, totaling $27.6 billion, will take effect on September 8. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on Canadian automobiles, car parts, and steel for the following year as the trade war escalates.
A recent Angus Reid Institute poll found that 76% of Canadians believe Canada made the right decision by ending trade negotiations with the U.S. Bridgitte Anderson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, stated that they support and applaud the federal government's swift action in introducing support measures for affected businesses and workers.
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