B.C. is joining Ottawa91裸聊视频檚 legal defence effort to respond to an investigation into Canada91裸聊视频檚 blueberry exports by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

The U.S. agency91裸聊视频檚 show little detail about the investigation, other than a start date of September and a decision date of March 29, 2021. It is listed under 91裸聊视频渋mport injury investigations91裸聊视频� under the title 91裸聊视频渇resh, chilled or frozen blueberries.91裸聊视频�

B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon issued their first statement on the matter Dec. 30, announcing the province is contributing to economic research for the federal government91裸聊视频檚 legal strategy.

91裸聊视频淭he majority of Canada91裸聊视频檚 exports of fresh blueberries to the U.S. originate in British Columbia,91裸聊视频� they said. 91裸聊视频淥ur province91裸聊视频檚 approximately 800 blueberry growers are facing a U.S. trade investigation that could impact their livelihoods.

91裸聊视频淭he U.S. ITC could recommend tariffs or quotas if it finds U.S. blueberry growers are injured or are threatened to be injured by imports. In the meantime, B.C. growers face mounting legal fees and economic uncertainty. This impacts many of the hard-working people who rely on agriculture to provide for their families.91裸聊视频�

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