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Published Feb 11, 2025 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 2 minute read
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Chatham-Kent’s mayor is urging residents to support Canadian businesses amid tariff turmoil with the U.S.
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Mayor Darrin Canniff spoke at council Monday in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and aluminum products March 12. Earlier, he paused tariffs 25 per cent on most other Canadian goods, an 10 per cent on energy, until next month.
“Tariffs are going to impact our community significantly,” he said. “We have an aluminum manufacturer . . . If it gets spread out to other things, we have agriculture, we have automotive.”
The tariff threat is a top community concern provincewide, said Canniff, a member of several Ontario mayoral groups.
Many people might be wondering what they can do to help, he said.
“Shop Canadian, shop Ontario, shop local,” Canniff said, adding that stores have been clearly labelling their goods. “When you’re out there, if you have a choice, make sure that you shop Canadian.”
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The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) also weighed in, with vice-chairperson Kevin Marriott, Lambton County’s warden, issuing a statement Tuesday.
“I want to express our ongoing support for the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada as they work to navigate the challenges posed by tariffs and other trade restrictions,” he said.
“The (caucus) recognizes that these barriers create significant challenges for industries that are vital to our region’s economic stability, job creation, and long-term prosperity.”
The region thrives when communities work together, Marriott said, and supporting local producers, manufacturers and farmers is critical to ensuring continued growth and sustainability.
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“The (caucus) will remain a vocal advocate for solutions that protect our industries and communities, as we are committed to working with all levels of government to safeguard our region’s economic future,” he said.
“Western Ontario’s strength comes from our ability to adapt and respond as a region, and the (caucus) remains dedicated to partnering with all stakeholders to ensure our communities remain strong and resilient.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his “unacceptable” steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.
Trudeau added he will also be working with “international partners and friends and if it comes to that, our response, of course, will be firm and clear.”
With files from The Canadian Press
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