Our Statement on U.S. 90-Day Tariff “Pause” 

Today’s pause shows the power of dropping tariffs. Unfortunately, they aren’t dropping for Canada.

Despite being America’s closest and most reliable business partner, we’re still being treated worse than almost anyone — second only to China.  

We still have in effect hiked up taxes on steel and aluminum, auto, lumber and potash that Americans will ultimately pay. These tariffs are daily blows for both economies while breaking business ties that have supported communities on both sides of the border for generations. 

What’s at stake is more than just trade flows, it’s the livelihoods of workers, the survival of businesses and the strength of communities built on cross-border partnership. 

Canada has historically aligned itself economically, militarily and on international initiatives with the U.S. Today’s missed opportunity is another sign for Canadian businesses that we can’t rely on the U.S. any longer.

• Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President & Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — working to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success, and impact on business and economic performance.   

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Shane Mackenzie
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613.302.7683
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