US-Canada trade war: BC Premier David Eby speaks as Canada's counter-tariffs come into effect | FULL

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B.C. Premier David Eby spoke on Tuesday in Victoria about his government’s plan to expand the 'Buy B.C.' campaign as Canada’s counter-tariffs officially came into effect on billions of dollars worth of U.S. goods in response to the recent trade war escalation by U.S. President Donald Trump. “Today, Canada's counter tariffs come into force. Nobody wanted this trade war. Canadians sure didn't start it. And working families on both sides of the border will be worse off because of it. But when our workers, our businesses, our economy is targeted, standing up for Canada is not a choice. It is our responsibility.” Eby said. The premier also responded to ongoing rhetoric from the Trump administration targeting Canada. “The president is clearly unhinged,” he said, adding, “Those memes are bizarre. They are disturbing.” Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to match Trump’s recently imposed 50 per cent tariffs “dollar-for-dollar” and trade negotiations fell apart last month. As the country piv

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