Township of King, Ont.—The United States decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States, and subsequent Canadian counter-tariffs, is concerning to residents and businesses across the country. As a small and tight-knit community, King Township is committed to supporting local businesses and I encourage everyone to Buy Canadian-Shop Local whenever possible.
These tariffs threaten over 1,400 entrepreneurs and businesses located in King—including a number of sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture, to name a few—and the Township stands united with our provincial and federal partners in defending Canada’s economy. As the situation evolves, our Economic Development team is reaching out to local employers to assess the impact that these tariffs will have on supply chains and employment. We have implemented a new Economic Development Consultation service to best equip our businesses with information on export programs, research, support organizations or funding opportunities. For more information or to book a meeting with King’s Economic Development Officer, visit king.ca/BusinessAndTariffSupport.
The Economic Development team continues to collaborate with the King Chamber of Commerce to navigate these challenges and support the local business community. Further, Township staff are exploring procurement strategies that prioritize Canadian businesses and working closely with our colleagues across York Region on advocacy initiatives and countermeasures.
Now more than ever, I encourage residents to shop local as well as to look for a “Made in Canada” sign on your everyday purchases. Let’s do our best to support Canadian companies and protect our businesses and jobs.
- Mayor Steve Pellegrini, The Township of King
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Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca