Much ado about nothing, because nobody knows how this is going to work and impact the horse industry, the BC, etc. This is no different than other governmental acts----just like the recent CTA (Corporate Transparency Act, passed, and effective as of Jan. 1, 2024). The law was passed, there were many unknowns, interpretations, etc. (and it even resulted in several lawsuits). Deadlines were extended, and even right up to the day before the last deadline, people still did not know what to do (file or not file, by March 21, 2025).
As far as the tariffs, and how they impact shipping (back and forth), and racing horses here and in Canada, at this point, nobody knows. All what is written here is conjecture, posturing, paranoia, negativity and criticism (which is the norm here in this forum), and the like. While it might be meaningless, tariffs are designed to be disincentive and prevent unfair business practices ("dumping" or illegal subsidies, rebates, etc., primarily given by governments or governmental bodies, agencies, etc.). Do they have other purposes? Absolutely. This is not anywhere close to clear and probably won't be any time soon.
Is this a complex situation and can a wide net catch unintended people and businesses? Abso-friggn-lutely.
