BC Premier David Eby Friday was one morning of “chaos and confusion trying to understand what is going on in the White House – the chaos there, the contradictory messages”.
Friday afternoon, Eby held a brief press conference on the eve of American President Donald Trump of 25% prices on all Canadian products in force on Saturday.
“It is difficult to understand exactly what is going on with our friend and the nearest commercial partner,” said Eby.
“But what I can say for the British is that we are prepared. We are working closely with the business world, with workers, with community leaders, with First Nations leaders. »»
Eby said he didn’t understand why Trump would increase costs for Americans who may already have trouble with the cost of living.
“They already have trouble with the pump price,” he said. “In terms of electricity that Canada sells to Americans. Regarding the grocery store we send, Canadian wheat (which makes) American pasta, Canadian fruits and vegetables crossing the border in American grocery stores.
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“The price of all these things will increase for Americans.”
The White House declared a Friday report that Asset delay the new price In Canada and Mexico, one month is “false” and said the prices should still go ahead from Saturday.
“I was fair with the president at the Oval office, and I can confirm that tomorrow, the deadline of February 1 that President Trump set up in a statement several weeks ago,” the press secretary said Friday on Friday From the White House, Karoline Leavitt.
“The president will implement a 25% rate of 25% tomorrow on Mexico and 25% prices in Canada, and a 10% rate on China.”
Earlier this week, the government of British Columbia announced that it formed a new cabinet committee to act as a “daily war room” which responds to the proposed American prices.
In a press release on Wednesday, Eby The Minister of Municipal Affairs announced, Ravi Kahlon, the Minister of Municipal Affairs will direct the Committee, responsible for coordinating a “entire government” price response.
“I can assure you that we are ready for the fight,” said Eby.
“We will not drive. We will defend the British and Canadians. And, we will be part of a national effort to ensure that an unprecedented action that will harm families on both sides of the border does not come back unanswered. »»
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