With the threat of a looming trade war with the United States, Vancouver city council convened a special meeting earlier this week and pledged to “buy local” and “buy Canadian.” Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Feb. 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/14/What-Can-City-Do-Trump-Tariffs/

What Can a City Do about Trump’s Tariffs

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