‘I Know that Canadians Will Step Up’: Mayor Tariff Threat discussion

In the Wake of Potential Us Tariffs, Chatham-Kent’s Mayor and Local Business Leaders Are Remaining Hopeful, Vigilant goal.

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Mayor Darrin Canniff, Who Sits we have working group with other Border Mayors, Says They Have Been Keeping A Close Eye on the situation Involving President Donald Trump’s offers 25 per cent Tariff.

“Macro level, i’m cautiously optimistic that even if tariffs come in, it will be a short-term thing,” canniff told the Daily News on Saturday.

“Ultimately, it will be a negative on both sides of the border. … If we do get involved with it, I truly belief canada as a nation Will Come Together. ”

Canniff Said from a Local Perspective, it “Certainly is Going to Impact Some Manufacturers,” Depending on the Nature of the Tariffs, Citing the Automotive Industry as an Example.

“We are resilient. We have a fairly diverse Economy here, ”He Said. “I’m hopeful, but if it does get worse, then we would come up together as a municipality, as a province, as a country and fight this totager.”

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In Responsible, there have been a number of infmal campaigns urging people to buy canadian products.

Given the Number of Cross-Border Shoppers, Canniff NOTED IF PEOPLE Removed Their Purchasing Power from the US, Those Businesses WOULD FEEL THE IMPACT.

Calling it a “lose-lose scenario,” he Said hes heard from His American Counterparts that they do the benefit of Tariffs EITHER.

“I Know that Canadians Will Step Up,” He Added.

The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Stated the Potential Tariffs and “Rhetoric Around Challenging the Sovereignty of Canada is a situation that is undoubtedly Challenging and Unstetttling,” but stressed there are Several Reasons to Remain Optimistic.

“While Challenges Are Undoubtedly present, Chatham-Kent’s Economic Fundamentals Remain Strong,” Bj Griffiths, Chamber of Commerce Chair, Said in a release.

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“Our diverse Economy, skilled workforce, and strategic resources position US Well to Navigate the New Trade Landscape. By Focusing on Innovation, Strengthening Our Competitiveness, and Articulating Our Shared Values ​​Around The World, We Are Turning Potential Challenges Into Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration. ”

The Chamber Note Canada’s Economic Resilience as a Factor, Along with the Potential for Internal Growth. A United Responsible to Stress Mutual Interests and Leverage The Country’s Assets Will also Bey, It Added.

Approximately $ 3.6 Billion in Goods and Services Cross the Canada-US Border Daily.

Last Fall, Rory Ring, Chamber President and Chief Executive, Hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Kristen Hillman, at the US-Based Association of Chamber of Trade Executives (ACCE) Board of Directors.

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Acce Serves More Than 9,000 Leaders from 1,300 Chambers of Commerce, Including 93 of the Top 100 Metro Areas, Along with Hundreds of Other Businesses and Organizations.

“Engaging with our American Partners is essential for fostering a prosperous Economic Future,” Ring Said in the release.

“Through connecting our communities to the realities of our integrated supply chains, the potential of our strategic alliance and that we look ahead to the 2026 Cusma (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) Review, It’s Crucial that we advocate for police that benfit Both Nations While Addressing Emerging Global Challenges. ”

The Chamber is Currently in the Planning Stage of A Canada Trade Pavilion at the Annual Acce Conference in Philadelphia This Summer to Bring A Message of Economic Unity.

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