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BC Premier among group to confront American counterparts on tariffs next month

Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers will be in Washington, D-C February 12th to meet with American politicians.

The trip comes after President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports when he assumes office January 20th.

Trump initially said the penalties were because Canada was allowing too many illegal immigrants and drugs into the U-S.

But now he says he’ll use the tariffs as “economic force” to turn Canada into the 51st state.

The current chair of the premiers’ conference, Ontario’s Doug Ford, says it’s time to stop ridiculous ideas about merging, and talk about economic benefits to both countries.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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