British Columbia leader calls snap election as premier tells voters to say ‘hell no to Trump’

A Canadian provincial premier has called a snap election, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada are threatening jobs, businesses and the country’s ability to determine its own futureVICTORIA, British Columbia -- A Canadian provincial premier called a snap election Tuesday, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada are threatening jobs, businesses and the country’s ability to determine its own future.The provincial election comes after U.S.-Canada trade talks broke down, deepening a dispute that has brought steep tariffs. British Columbia Premier David Eby effectively put Trump on the ballot, arguing the election offers British Columbians a choice between his government’s efforts to resist U.S. economic pressure and opponents he accused of embracing “MAGA-style politics.”“Join us saying hell no to Trump and to his politics,” Eby said in announcing the Oct. 24 election.Eby said Trump’s trade war and threats against Canada have changed conditions in British Columbia enough to justify an election two years early.“Donald Trump is attacking our workers, he’s targeting our businesses, and he is threatening our sovereignty,” Eby said. “He’s threatening our abi...