B.C.’s GDP is forecast to increase by 1.6% this year, according to a report from Deloitte, with the anemic growth tied directly to the crushing tariffs being faced by the province’s forestry sector. “I’m not surprised to hear it,” said 100 Mile House Mayor Maureen Pinkney. “We have a resource that just automatically grows out of the ground that we can’t seem to manufacture and, and sell properly for that matter. You know, it’s a very sad state.” The B.C. forestry sector has seen a wave of mill closures over the last few years, including the West Fraser Timber mill in 100 Mile House in December. …The Deloitte report said B.C. “will struggle to withstand” tariffs imposed on its forestry sector by the US. …Deloitte’s economic prediction is a small increase from the province’s previous forecast of 1.3% in growth for 2026. …Across Canada, Deloitte forecasts growth will slow to 1.5 % this year from 1.7% in 2025.