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Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

John Rustad, British Columbia's Opposition Leader, is proposing a carbon tax on U.S. Thermal coal shipments from B.C. Ports as leverage against U.S. Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
Rustad claims this tax could help counter tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which might increase to over 50 percent according to Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.
The governing NDP supports a motion to condemn Trump and advocates for a strategic retaliatory action plan regarding softwood tariffs.

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CBC News

B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad has found a carbon tax he likes, proposing such a levy on U.S. thermal coal shipped out of provincial ports as a way to pressure the White House not to impose fresh tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.

7 days ago·Canada

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The Epoch Times

BC Opposition Leader Rustad Wants to Hit US With ‘Carbon Tax’ on Coal Shipments

British Columbia’s Opposition Leader John Rustad has found a carbon tax he likes, proposing such a levy on U.S. thermal coal shipped out of provincial ports as a way to pressure the White House to not impose fresh tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. Rustad said the tax on U.S. coal could be a “tool to fight back” on softwood tariffs and duties proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has also proposed tariffs on all Canadian exports. “We ne…

7 days ago·New York, United States

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The Globe & Mail

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B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipments

Softwood lumber has been a friction point between Canada and the United States for decades

7 days ago·Canada

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Global News

Rustad seeks ‘carbon tax’ on U.S. coal shipments

British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon tax" on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports to use as leverage against threats of American tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.

7 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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City News

Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon tax" on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports.

7 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Rocky Mountain Outlook

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B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

VICTORIA — British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon tax" on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports to use as leverage against threats of American tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.

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