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Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

B.C. Government to walk the talk

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The B.C. government will be walking the talk after Premier David Eby directs ministries, health authorities and core Crown...

Premier says B.C. government will stand against US economic threats

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Premier David Eby says the B.C. government will stand against the economic threat brought on by US-imposed tariffs. Eby says...

Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Politics John White -
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Canada's premiers Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs affecting nearly every country in the world.

Province working to have rapid responses towards US tariffs

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
The province has put forward legislation to respond to further tariff threats and implementations in a timely manner. This comes...

US alcohol to be removed from BC Liquor stores

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting this week. That comes from Premier David Eby in...

Ensure your business sustainability during tariff uncertainty

Business My Kootenay Now Staff -
Community Futures has partnered with Export Navigator to help businesses diversify and grow by providing guidance through the export...

Commercial trucks travelling through BC to Alaska will pay up

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Premier David Eby says the uncertainty around US Tariffs needs to stop. Eby says his government plans to introduce tariff-response...

COFI “disappointed” by absence of support for Forestry Sector in BC Budget 2025

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)’s president, Kim Haakstad, is feeling “disappointed by the absence” of support for the...

Eby predicting more tariff exemptions, but continues call for all tariffs to be dropped

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
BC Premier David Eby is predicting more exemptions from American tariffs, as President Trump realizes the damage he’s causing...
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