Commentary
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend his plans to proceed with tariffs against Canadian imports, there were widespread calls to support Canadian businesses and purchase made-in-Canada products.
“Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on social media. “Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada.”
This could have only been a good thing, both for our economy and our business owners. Now that Trump has paused the tariffs for 30 days after discussing the matter with Trudeau, let’s hope people still hold to their plans to buy Canadian goods….