Share this Story : Vancouver Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. premier ducks key questions on tariff war

Opinion: A day of slogans, signs, and other empty gestures by a government that had nothing new to announce on the tariff front

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby chose a costume party theme for a media event this week to mark the latest round in the emerging trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.

Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.

Get exclusive access to the Vancouver Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

Eby donned what he called a “Salmo dinner jacket” on Tuesday, telling reporters it was “the most Canadian piece of clothing” in his wardrobe.

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. premier ducks key questions on tariff war Back to video

Some saw plaid, reminiscent of the shirt Gordon Campbell wore in an ill-advised gesture of populism........

© Vancouver Sun