Eby’s Asian trade mission announced to curb U.S. reliance

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:21 pm

B.C. Premier David Eby is set to embark on a trade trip to Japan, South Korea and Malaysia aimed at reducing dependency on U.S. markets while bolstering local competitiveness. The mission is portrayed as pivotal to reenergizing B.C.’s role in a “new Canada.”

theglobeandmail.com / Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

Japan and South Korea rank third and fourth among B.C.’s trading partners

thestar.com / Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby says a trade mission to Asia next month will help the province become the "engine of a new Canada," but one economist says B.C. also needs to become more competitive at home.

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