Stratford, Perth County Launch New Regional Tariff Task Force

Concluded about the Potential Economic Impacts of Us Tariffs, the City of Stratford and its Economic Arm, Investstratford, Have Parted With Other Area municipalities to Create a New Task Force.

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With the Support of Perth County and the Town of St. Marys, The New Stratford Perth Tariff Task Force Will Primary Serve As An Advocacy Group and Resource Hub, Providing Area Businesses and Residents with “Timely Information, Strategies and Support Programs to Help Navigate The Evolving Trade Landcape.”

Shortly after his Jan. 20 inauguration, US President Donald Trump Threatened to Apply 25 Per Cent Tariffs to Most Canadian Goods Crossing the Border, as well as 10 per cent Tariffs on Canadian Energy Exports. While he delayed the initial implementation by a month, Trump Said on the Weekend His Tariffs Would Come Into Effect on Tuesday, March 4.

Economists on Both Sides of the Border Have Warned that these Tariffs Will have an Enormously Negative Impact on the Canadian and Us Economies.

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“The Introduction of New Tariffs has the potential to impact Stratford Residents and Businesses Alike, Making It More Important That We Come Together As A Region to Stay Informed and Prepared,” Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma Said in a Release.

“Certainly, this is my greatest Challenge and the greatest threat to the city of stratford since Taking on the role as mayor. The Stratford PERTH TARIF TASK Force Will Serve As A Vital Resource, ENSURING THAT OUR Community has access to the latest information, Tools, and support Needed to Navigate These Challenges. By working collaboratively, we can protect local jobs, maintenance economic stability, and advocate for the best interests of our citizens. ”

A dedicated resource page is being hosted online by investing at Investstratford.com/taskforce. This Resource Will Allow Local Businesses and Residents to Access Recent Updates, Expert Insights and Government Support Programs related to the Threatened Tariffs. This online resource will be continually updated, officials Said.

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The Task Force Will also Work to Build More Regional Partnerships To Help Ensure Local Businesses “Remained informed and Competitive” While Lobbying for Policies That Will Protect Jobs, Investments and Economic Stability in the Entire Perth County Region.

“Trade UCRETAINTY CAN CREATE Real Challenges for Local Businesses, Particularly Those in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Small Enterprise. The Stratford PERTH TARIFF TASK Force is a proactive step to ensure that business across stratford, St. MARYS and PERTH COUNTY have access to the information, resources and advocacy they need to remain competition, “Investstratford CEO Joani Gerber Said in the release.

“I am pleased to work with my counterparts across the region. As a group, we are committed to supporting small business with guidance, resources and mentorship to help them navigate these evolving challenges. By working together, we can support our business community in mitigating risks and seizing opportunities for long-term economic resilience. ”

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