Latest Statements & Actions on Tariffs
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“The Canadian agri-food industry is bracing for two simultaneous trade wars, which will cause widespread job losses across Canada. In response to Canada’s alignment with the U.S. application of tariffs last summer on China’s non-market practices, China chose to impose tariffs on canola oil, canola meal, peas, aquatic products and pork imports from Canada, effective March 20. We call on the federal government to support affected producers and work with American and Chinese counterparts toward a resolution. ~ Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
As Canada enters a trade war provoked by the United States, the nation’s provincial chambers of commerce have come together to present An Agenda for Economic Growth and Stability, a set of recommendations to Canada’s premiers to drive economic growth, strengthen domestic trade, and elevate Canada’s global competitiveness. “Tariffs or no-tariffs, we urge provincial and territorial leaders to work with urgency to create a single Canadian market where businesses can buy and sell products without onerous provincial restrictions,” ~ Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce.
“COFI welcomes the BC Government’s focus on responding to the threat of new US tariffs in Budget 2025. We are disappointed by the absence of dedicated support for the forest sector. As Premier Eby and Minister Parmar have acknowledged, the forest sector will be particularly hard hit by the new tariffs at a time when the industry is already facing significant challenges. COFI remains committed to working with the government to advance practical solutions that strengthen BC’s forest sector, improve the provincial economy and diversify markets. ~ Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)
At a time when food security and economic stability are top priorities for all Canadians, BC salmon farmers are ready to step up to be part of the solution despite destabilizing federal government policy and the threat of US tariffs. BC salmon farmers are advising the province that, with business certainty, the sector is poised to rapidly unlock hundreds of millions of dollars of innovation and modern technology investments into British Columbia. “With the right policy support, salmon farming can play a critical role in reducing BC’s nearly $11 billion deficit while generating thousands of well-paying jobs and ensuring a stable, high-quality food supply. ” ~ Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association.
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