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BC NDP promises new support for small businesses hit by U.S. trade war
The fund would offer interest-free loans of up to $1 million for 72 months and a $5,000 tax credit for youth hires.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 7, British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby announced new economic support in Surrey, promising loans and tax credits for small businesses hit by U.S. tariffs ahead of the Oct. 24 election.
- The New Democrats proposed the Small Business Tariff and Wildfire Relief Fund, offering interest-free loans of up to $1 million for up to 72 months to qualifying businesses recovering from recent wildfires or tariffs.
- Eby also promised a $5,000 refundable tax credit for small businesses that hire young people aged 18 to 30, targeting youth employment before the election.
- Calling Trump an "absolute bully," Interim B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson argued that standing up to the United States requires concrete action, not press releases.
- The NDP plan also includes expanded export support for companies seeking markets beyond the United States, as leaders continue provincial tours ahead of the Oct. 24 vote.
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Eby to support small businesses through the trade war
SMALL businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs will be eligible for interest-free loans to help them get through U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war under David Eby’s plan. The BC NDP will also introduce a new tax credit for businesses that provide a young person with their first job and expand support for those looking to […]
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Eby promises interest-free loans for businesses hurt by tariffs on campaign trail
SURREY — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says if his party gets another term in government it would offer loans of up to $1 million for small and medium businesses that have been hurt by wildfires and U.S. tariffs.
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