Canadian provincial premiers joined Prime Minister Mark Carney in responding to US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods. British Columbia Premier David Eby said Trump “can’t be trusted” amid the trade dispute.
WHO:British Columbia Premier David Eby and other Canadian provincial premiers
WHAT:Provincial premiers criticized Trump’s tariff move and Eby said Trump cannot be trusted.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM ET
WHERE:Canada
WHY:They were reacting to the US imposing 50% tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods.
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