In the wake of tariffs from US President Donald Trump, the Town of Caledon has launched an Internal Tariff Task Force.
The town said the committee commits to supporting local businesses and promoting economic resiliency.
“I recognize that this is a difficult time for our country and especially our local businesses. I want to assure you that we remain committed to working with our local businesses to ensure they have the supports they need,” saiod Mayor Annette Groves, in a release.
“As a first step, I urge all our local businesses to connect with staff and use the tariff resource hub. I also encourage residents and businesses to buy local and choose Canadian-made products, where possible, to help bolster our local economy.”
The task force builds on the town’s existing tariff response and will work closely with government and industry partners to align Caledon’s efforts with provincial and federal support programs.
“The recent tariffs imposed by the United States present a serious threat to the local economy and our businesses in Caledon. We understand the strain that these economic pressures place on our community, and we are fully committed to supporting our local businesses during this challenging time,” added CAO Nathan Hyde.
“Establishing a tariff task force is a crucial step in addressing these challenges. By ensuring a coordinated response across departments, we can implement supportive programs and advocate for the resilience of our economy.”
The town said it will provide regular updates on tariff news and business support programs on the Hub. Businesses and residents are encouraged to stay informed, participate in the tariff business impact survey, and reach out to economic development staff for one-on-one support.
More information is available at www.caledonbusiness.ca/tariffs.
