BC says that in the ongoing US tariff threats, it aims to quickly track 18 important minerals and energy projects.
David’s office, Prime Minister David Ebie, said that the project was worth $ 20 billion in the release, creating up to 6,000 employment in remote and rural communities.
The list of prompt approval projects includes businesses that require permission or government approval, although businesses are developed. The list has four mines, three energy security projects, and proposals for hydropower 11 BC.
One of the projects is ESKAY CREEK GOLD and Silver Mine, a proposed open -pit mine, about 85 km northwest of BC, Stewart. KAMLOOPS’s southwest Highland Valley copper mining is also on the list.
The Cedar LNG project is also promptly tracked. This displays a floating liquefied natural gas facility developed by Kitimat to produce Canada LNG for overseas markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential order on February 1, which imposed a 25 % tariff on Canada products and 10 % of energy. Canada responded to the same day by announcing $ 155 billion retaliation tariffs.
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After the second call with Trump on February 3, Prime Minister Justing Ludeau agreed to suspend US tariffs for 30 days after Canada promised additional measures to secure borders. It was announced.
EBY has stated that BC companies have begun to shift to many global markets as they are uncertain in their uncertainty, facing the ongoing tariff threats.
“The British Columbian major companies are in the process of redirecting important minerals, which are important minerals, into foreign markets, to respond to tariff threats,” he said in a press conference on February 3. Ta.
The Prime Minister said that the state will support the movement of companies to diversify the economy.
“The vast deposits in Canada and the processing of the United States can provide fuel to both economies, create employment, and ensure resources to promote North America and subsequent next -generation technology and defense systems.” He said in the Social Media Post on February 3rd.
Influence of tariffs
Trump’s tariffs have been paused so far, but in January, if the United States introduced 25 % of tariffs, BC would lose $ 69 billion between 2025 and 2028. It turns out that there is a possibility.
In addition, more than 120,000 employment losses were estimated.
EBY said that it has established trade and economic security taskforce to support the state tariffs.
The Canadian media and Noe’s Curtier contributed to this article.
