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Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Premier David Eby stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could impact British Columbia's economy more severely than the 2008 recession, as reported by the Canadian Press.
The B.C. Government estimates that the tariffs could lead to a cumulative loss of $69 billion in GDP over four years, according to Premier Eby.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expressed concerns that sweeping export tariffs could "rip this country apart," emphasizing the need for de-escalation during a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Both premiers highlighted the importance of supporting Canadian products in response to the tariff threats, with Eby urging Canadians to "buy Canadian first.

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Eby says tariffs could cause a recession worse than 2018 and supports pandemic-style relief

The premier said retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, part of the federal government's proposed response to Trump's threat, would generate billions of dollars that should be "immediately deployed" across Canada to help people and businesses.

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David Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods starting Feb. 1.

25 days ago·Vancouver, Canada

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Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on Canadian goods could hit British Columbia’s economy harder than the recession triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis, Premier David Eby said as he backed pandemic-style relief measures.

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, vows pandemic-style relief

Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods could hit British Columbia's economy harder than the recession triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis, Premier David Eby said as he pledged pandemic-style relief measures. Eby said Tuesday his government...

25 days ago·Kelowna, Canada

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B.C. premier says U.S. tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, backs pandemic-style relief

Premier David Eby says protecting British Columbians from the potential impact of U.S. tariffs will be taken as seriously as the relief response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Eby says U.S tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, vows pandemic-style relief

VANCOUVER — Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariff on Canadian goods could be a more serious hit for British Columbia's economy than the 2008 recession, Premier David Eby said as he pledged pandemic-style relief measures.

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Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

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Eby says tariffs could cause a recession worse than 2018 and supports pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could cause a recession worse than 2018 and supports pandemic-style relief

David Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

David Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, vows pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, vows pandemic-style relief

B.C. premier says U.S. tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, backs pandemic-style relief

B.C. premier says U.S. tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says U.S tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, vows pandemic-style relief

Eby says U.S tariff could hit harder than 2008 recession, vows pandemic-style relief

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