British Columbia’s and Canada’s Response
to U.S. Tariffs

Canada and the United States (U.S.) anchor the most competitive and resilient economic region in the world. Canada is the largest customer for U.S. goods and services exports, buying more U.S. goods than China, Japan, France and the United Kingdom combined.

The Government of British Columbia (B.C.) and Government of Canada are working closely to address the tariffs by the U.S. on Canadian products.

British Columbia’s Response

The B.C. Provincial government is committed to working with B.C. businesses to unlock B.C.’ s potential and create the conditions for economic growth that makes British Columbia stronger. A task force and cabinet committee have been established to support B.C.’s three-point approach:

Respond by appealing to American decision-makers and remaining united and ready to participate in nationally coordinated retaliation, if required.
Strengthen our economy through actions like fast-tracking major projects to deliver good-paying jobs across the province.
Diversify by finding new markets for B.C. goods and reducing trade barriers within Canada so we’re less reliant on the U.S.

As a B.C. business, diversifying into international markets offers the potential for business growth. Businesses of all sizes, across all industry sectors, can benefit from going global.

To learn more about B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs, visit: gov.bc.ca/Tariffs

Resources for B.C. Exporters

The Government of British Columbia in conjunction with the federal government offer various programs for B.C. businesses that can help navigate the changing landscape.

Tariff Guidance for BC Businesses: Qualifying businesses can get tariff exemptions or reductions by meeting the rules of origin and completing a certificate of origin under some trade agreements. Learn more here.

Canada’s Response

The Government of Canada has announced a comprehensive response plan.

For information on Canada’s response visit Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Canada’s next course of action would be to apply future retaliatory tariffs on these specific U.S. goods: Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures in Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods – Canada.ca.

Additional federal supports include:

B.C. Response to U.S. Tariffs – Information Sessions

April 23, 2025 – Nanaimo

Please join the Honourable Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation for a special event on how the Province of British Columbia is responding to the potential repercussions from American tariffs on Canadian goods.

Discussion items:

Implications for B.C. businesses and households
Measures taken to ensure B.C.’s economic resilience
Benefits and opportunities available through economic diversification

Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo
Friday, April 23rd, 2025
1:30 – 4:30 PM

More events will be held throughout the Province in the coming weeks. Bookmark this page and check back often for new dates and locations.

Inquiries Regarding U.S. Trade Tariff Impacts

B.C. businesses can submit any questions or concerns related to the U.S. trade tariffs to the Government of British Columbia. Queries will be directed to the appropriate experts for timely and informed responses.

British Columbia’s and Canada’s Response to U.S. Tariffs