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By Veronica Beltran

B.C.'s take on aluminum export tariff

‘Today’s decision is disappointing news,’: B.C. Premier responds to U.S. tariffs on aluminum exports

Aug 7, 2020 | 10:14 AM

VICTORIA—B.C.’s Premier along with B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, Michelle Mungal released a joint statement in response to the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canadian aluminum exports.

“Today’s decision is disappointing news for the people of British Columbia.

“Many people in B.C. earn their living in the aluminum industry. Canada’s exports of aluminum create good, family-supporting jobs and are important to the economy.

“Our aluminum exports do not harm the U.S. market. In fact, U.S.-imposed tariffs will hurt the American economy. We also note much of the U.S. aluminum sector opposes any re-imposition of tariffs.

“It is unfortunate that the U.S. is taking this step at a time when our countries should be celebrating the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement and working together to help each other economically recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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“We will continue to defend B.C.’s aluminum sector and its workers, and we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the federal government in opposing unfair tariffs placed on our exports.”

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.