B.C. imposes tolls on U.S. trucks heading to Alaska in response to tariffs

Source: British Columbia government

The British Columbia government is introducing tolls on U.S. commercial trucks transiting through the province to Alaska as part of its retaliatory measures against newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Premier David Eby announced the move Thursday, emphasizing that B.C. is standing firm against what he called an “unprecedented attack” on Canada’s economy. The legislation, set to be introduced soon, will also remove internal trade barriers with other provinces and prioritize domestic suppliersfor government procurement.

Eby stressed that B.C. must reduce its dependence on U.S. markets, ensuring structural changes in trade policy. The province has already removed certain U.S. products from liquor store shelves and will now require that all low-carbon fuel additives be produced in Canada.

Meanwhile, Ottawa has delayed further retaliatory tariffs until April 2, following indications that the White House may pause tariffs on some Canadian imports.

“The White House started a trade war we didn’t want, and we must answer with strength,” Eby said.