Overview

• Premier David Eby announced a June 1–10 trade mission to Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, focusing on building relationships and diversifying B.C.'s export markets.
• The mission excludes China due to ongoing trade tensions with both China and the United States, described by Eby as a 'two-front trade war.'
• The delegation includes Agriculture Minister Lana Popham, Parliamentary Secretary Paul Choi, and representatives from B.C. businesses and universities.
• Eby emphasized the need to deepen ties with stable, medium-sized markets as the U.S. has become an increasingly unreliable trading partner.
• In 2024, 41% of B.C.'s merchandise exports went to Indo-Pacific markets, with Japan and South Korea ranking third and fourth among its trade partners.