BC Premier David Eby Walking Back Tariff Bill After ‘Anxiety’ From Stakeholders

BC Premier David Eby Walking Back Tariff Bill After ‘Anxiety’ From Stakeholders
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, on Jan. 7, 2025. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
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British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation “didn’t get the balance right.”

Eby said Friday that the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate “safeguards” after a wave of criticism about potential overreach.