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U.S. tariffs on Canada set to take effect today. How will they affect B.C.? (www.cbc.ca)

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B.C.'s government says it has a plan to respond to tariffs, which are expected to affect numerous industries

Long-discussed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods came into effect on Tuesday and are expected to have a serious impact on British Columbia's economy.

B.C.'s government says it has has a plan to respond to the 25 per cent tariff, which is expected to affect numerous industries from lumber to construction to agriculture.

"I expect that uncertainty and disorder will be with us and our friends in America for the next four years," B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said Monday.

Here is a look at how the tariffs could affect British Columbians.

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

Pull that shit-ass American liquor. We get drunk on Canadian whiskey tonight, buddies.