VICTORIA — Premier David Eby expressed dismay on Monday that Saskatchewan-based Nutrien Ltd. has chosen Washington state over B.C. for a $1 billion potash export terminal.

“I was really disappointed,” the premier told reporters when asked about Nutrien’s decision to go with Longview, Washington, on the Columbia River over Prince Rupert or Vancouver.

The premier said the whole country would benefit from the investing in port expansion on the West Coast.

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Plus the U.S. location means that Saskatchewan potash will be hostage to the “whims” of President Donald Trump, who could impose tariffs on the exports or shut them down altogether.

“It is the worst of both worlds,” said the premier.

The premier first cited a concern about Nutr

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