David Eby
BC Premier David Eby announced immediate countermeasures to U.S. tariffs on Saturday, including banning ‘red-state’ American liquor from public stores. He says the province will also fast-track permits for local projects and expand trade beyond the US to reduce reliance on its market. “We have targeted red states because, quite frankly, Donald Trump doesn’t care about Democrat states,” said Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. “We want to make sure that we’re not punishing states that have nothing to do with this.” …John Brink, who employs about 400 people in northern B.C. through his group of lumber-focused companies says his business is already feeling the impact. …Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says she wrote to Eby Sunday morning urging him to implement tax cuts and roll out a comprehensive relief package, similar to what was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, to support businesses and families.
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