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Eby announces ‘never 51st state’ signs as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates
Eby says the signs are meant to defend Canadian sovereignty as tariffs rise and B.C. businesses face job losses and closures, officials said.
- Premier David Eby unveiled new border signs at a Victoria rally on Tuesday stating Canada will "NEVER be the 51st state," disarmingly followed by "Sorry!" as a uniquely Canadian response to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
- Trump imposed a 50 per cent levy on nearly $30 billion in Canadian goods after trade talks broke down on Aug. 21, prompting Canada to implement retaliatory tariffs that took effect on Tuesday.
- British Columbia businesses have absorbed 16 tariff changes in twenty-one months, according to Jen Riley, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, who called the situation a "no-win" for the sector.
- Kiel Giddens, B.C. Conservative Labour and Economic Development critic, labeled the signage a "disguise for inaction," citing the PST increase set for Oct. 1 amid already-elevated business costs.
- Kalith Nanayakkara of The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses warned that small business owners may be forced to close if the trade war continues, urging concrete support beyond messaging.
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‘NEVER be the 51st state’: B.C. to put up signs at U.S. border amid trade war
The B.C. government will install new signs at American border crossings that insist Canada will never become a 51st state, as B.C. Premier David Eby seeks to push back against what he calls an “unhinged” U.S. president’s trade war.
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Eby planting new signs at B.C. border to welcome Americans during trade war - Northern Sentinel
Americans crossing the border into British Columbia have long been welcomed to Canada with signs explaining how to convert miles per hour to kilometres per hour. Soon, they will also be informed that Canada will “NEVER be the 51st state,” disarmingly followed by an added “Sorry!” Premier David Eby unveiled the new signage at a rally in Victoria’s inner harbour on Tuesday (Sept. 8), which included flags, face paint and a performance by Port Hardy…
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