The province’s trade with Asia is helping make up for a sluggish U.S. economy.
That is the news from Central 1, which sends out a weekly B.C. economics briefing.
Helmut Pastrick, Central 1 economist, said exports are probably the most direct link to development in Asia, China in particular.
“Lumber is significant as is pulp and paper and we’re starting to ship more minerals like copper and coal,” he said.
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