British Columbia, like much of the world, is facing unprecedented economic uncertainty and volatility.
The whipsaw of U.S. tariffs on Canada’s auto sector and steel, aluminum and lumber exports poses an extraordinary threat to our economy. Meanwhile, the global trading system that has underpinned international commerce since the Second World War is in disarray. Trade wars are a new reality.
This all comes at a time when our provincial economy is already slowing; consumers and businesses are dealing with rising costs, and we face a provincial deficit of more than $11 billion with mounting debt.
These developments threaten the essentials B.C.’s economy provides — well-paying jobs, stable communities and
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