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The Premier of British Columbia will lead a trade mission in India to promote trade and products as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain in place.
Premier David Eby announced Tuesday that the trade mission will promote B.C. businesses, essential minerals and sustainable wood products and will build on the previously announced Look West plan.
“With unjustified U.S. tariffs impacting British Columbia workers and businesses, it is more important than ever to deepen strategic relationships with international partners to attract new investment and support good-paying jobs in British Columbia,” Eby said.
“India is a key market for British Columbia with enormous trade opportunities. This trade mission aims to deepen our relationships, support good jobs in British Columbia and strengthen our position as an economic engine of the new Canadian economy.”
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Eby, accompanied by Minister of Employment and Economic Growth, Ravi Kahlon, will meet government and business leaders in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru (Bangalore).
According to the International Monetary FundIndia’s growth projections were 7 percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026.
“British Columbia has the largest share of exports to India of all provinces,” Kahlon said in a statement. “Building on our Look West plan, the trade mission to India will highlight British Columbia’s strengths in clean energy, sustainable forestry, responsible mining and clean technology. By attracting investment and reducing our reliance on U.S. markets through diversified trade partnerships, we will create good jobs and prosperity for all British Columbians.”
Eby said he looks forward to the upcoming trade mission, which builds on recent trade missions to Asia and Europe.
“This is also a time of remarkable opportunity,” he said.
“India itself has been the target of significant tariffs from the Trump administration. They are seeking to rapidly deepen relations with countries other than the United States.”
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