Government of B.C.

"The journey ahead may not be easy, but B.C. is better positioned than anywhere to weather the storm and come out stronger. We will never stop standing up for the people of B.C. We will never be the 51st state. We will always be the True North Strong and Free. "

April 10 update: 

"After months of escalating threats, President Donald Trump imposed global tariffs on 180 countries on April 2 and then paused them for 90 days a few days later. This uncertainty is having a devastating effect on the global economy.

Nothing changes for Canada. Unjustified tariffs remain on Canadian steel, aluminum, automobiles and many goods not covered under the CUSMA free trade agreement. And our forestry and softwood lumber industry are facing devastating new duties.

Now is not the time to let our guard up. Canada has responded with counter-tariffs designed to compel the U.S. to remove their tariffs as soon as possible. B.C. is also responding in areas we control, like liquor and purchasing."

March 6 update:

President Trump paused tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2.

About 62% of goods are still affected.

As a result, Canada delayed the second round of retaliatory tariffs. B.C. will keep liquor and procurement measures in place until the tariff threat ends.

Read more about how the Government of B.C. is responding through counter measures, remaining focused on boosting and growing the provincial economy, diversifying trade partners, reducing trade barriers between provinces, and much more.