British Columbia’s premier will lead a trade mission to India to promote trade and products while US President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain in place.
Premier David Eby announced Tuesday that the trade mission will promote British Columbia’s businesses, critical minerals and sustainable wood products and will build on the previously announced Look West plan.
“As unjustified U.S. tariffs impact 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, along with 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 seven percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026.
“British Columbia has the highest proportion of exports to India of any province,” Kahlon said in a statement. “Building on our Look West plan, the trade mission to India will showcase British Columbia’s strengths in clean energy, sustainable forestry, responsible mining and clean technology. By attracting investment and reducing our dependence on US markets through diversified trade partnerships, we will create good jobs and prosperity for all British Columbians.”
Eby said he looks forward to the next trade mission, building on recent trade missions to Asia and Europe.
“This is also a time of extraordinary opportunity,” he said.
“India itself has been the target of significant tariffs by the Trump administration. They are looking to rapidly deepen relations with countries other than the United States.”
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