Yesterday, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab released a report: Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to Trump’s Tariffs?
Lethbridge is ranked 10th out of 41 in terms of potential U.S. tariff exposure.
Does this concern you? It concerns me.
I’m happy to share that at the same time The Canadian Chamber released its report, Lethbridge City Council passed a motion to support our local businesses and economy, and will:
- Send a letter to the Federal and Provincial governments reminding them of the impacts of the proposed tariffs on the Lethbridge and Southern Alberta markets (highlighting the importance of Agriculture and Manufacturing), as well as advocating for the reduction of inter-provincial trade barriers.
- Invite the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Lethbridge, manufacturing groups and any employers to participate in a dialogue at a future Economic & Finance Standing Policy Committee meeting.
- Advocate to American partners on the future negative financial impacts on both countries of the proposed tariffs.
- Encourage the community and other stakeholders to continue to work together to buy local, and support our local economies.
There’s still work to be done, but it’s a start.
