US EditionB.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada
Premier David Eby discussed 45% lumber tariffs, U.S. liquor ban, and cross-border crime cooperation with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra in a 45-minute meeting.
- On Tuesday, B.C. Premier David Eby met U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra at the B.C. legislature in Victoria for about a 45-minute meeting, and both expressed hope for a positive outcome to trade negotiations.
- Facing steep duties, Eby raised about 45 per cent tariffs on B.C. softwood lumber and the removal of American-made liquor from government stores, plus the USMCA review scheduled this summer.
- Quoting Eby, 'The conversation included a frank discussion around what would be required to make progress on the softwood lumber dispute and tariffs' and 'I also asked the ambassador to relay a message to the president and Congress, around allowing western states to join British Columbia in recognizing permanent daylight saving time so our commerce can be greater aligned.'
- Hoekstra was peppered with questions as he left the legislature, leaving queries about the softwood lumber dispute and B.C. liquor policy unanswered, though he described the talks as constructive and said both were still smiling after the roughly 45-minute meeting.
- Eby said updates should come from either U.S. President Donald Trump or Prime Minister Mark Carney, who may talk again this week, while Trevor Halford criticized Eby for over-promising and called the B.C. liquor removal symbolic.
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B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada
American duties on Canadian softwood lumber and the ban of American alcohol by B.C. on the table when Premier David Eby meets the U.S. ambassador today.
BC Premier David Eby to Discuss Trade, Liquor With Top US Diplomat in Canada
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Eby says he had ‘frank discussion’ with U.S. ambassador on lumber dispute, tariffs
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