B.C. Plans Tolls, Trade Actions Against U.S.

British Columbia is planning to introduce legislation allowing it to impose tolls on U.S. commercial trucks passing through the province to Alaska in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. Premier David Eby announced this measure as part of a broader legislative package aimed at countering trade barriers and granting flexibility to address Trump's executive orders. Despite Trump's temporary pause on certain tariffs, B.C. intends to proceed with these retaliatory actions, which also include removing U.S.-produced alcohol from B.C. Liquor Stores. Eby emphasized the need to stand firm against what he described as an 'unprecedented threat' from the Trump administration, accusing the U.S. of economic aggression. The proposed legislation aims to provide B.C. with additional tools to react to the fluctuating trade situation effectively. These moves mark a significant escalation in the trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.