B.C. Economies 'Less Exposed' to Potential U.S. Tariffs: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
B.C. cities, in general, would be among the least vulnerable in Canada if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on tariff threats, according to new data from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
That isn't to say that British Columbia wouldn't suffer: the chamber's chief economist, Stephen Tapp, says those tariffs would be recessionary for the whole country.
"I don't think anybody's really fully insulated from Trump's tariff threats," he told CBC's Daybreak Kamloops guest host Doug Herbert. "But I think that the B.C. economies in our numbers come out a lot less exposed than some of the other places in the country."
BC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Fiona Famulak, continues to advocate for BC businesses during these uncertain times. With or without tariffs, it is imperative that governments remove inter-provincial trade barriers to help businesses diversify their markets and build resiliency now and in future. Listen to Fiona’s most recent interview with CBC, February 26, 2025. |
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73rd AGM and Conference, Nanaimo, BC | June 3-5, 2025
Collaboration is the key to unlocking sustainable growth in today's interconnected world. As we face complex challenges, from geopolitical and economic uncertainty to climate change, governments, businesses and communities must work together to shape a resilient future.
This year's conference themed Stronger Together: Building the Future of Business through Collaboration, is a call to action for all leaders – from public, private and not-for-profit sectors and First Nations – to work together, strengthen partnerships and leverage collective expertise to create lasting impact. |
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Please join us in welcoming our newest corporate members: |
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March 4, 2025
April 8, 2025
*Early Bird deadline: March 31* June 3-5, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – Legislative Assembly
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Office of the Premier
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Ministry of Forests
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Office of the Premier |
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The BC Chamber of Commerce is grateful to operate on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. |
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