Bruce County Responds to Tariffs with Support & Advocacy

In response to tariffs on Canadian goods, Bruce County is taking action to support local businesses and mitigate the economic impact on the region. With key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and tourism facing heightened uncertainty, Bruce County has launched a comprehensive strategy focusing on advocacy, business support, and local economic resilience.

Bruce County, Ontario: In response to tariffs on Canadian goods, Bruce County is taking action to support local businesses and mitigate the economic impact on the region. With key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and tourism facing heightened uncertainty, Bruce County has launched a comprehensive strategy focusing on advocacy, business support, and local economic resilience.

To address these challenges, Bruce County has outlined these key actions:

  • Advocacy at the Provincial and Federal Levels – Bruce County is calling on higher levels of government to provide municipalities with greater flexibility to respond to tariffs and support local businesses. 

  • Business Support Framework & Action – Bruce County is working with local businesses to assess the impact of tariffs and educate businesses on the resources available to respond. We are also implementing targeted support measures to address Bruce County specific challenges. 

  • Support Local Campaign – Bruce County is a launching a campaign to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses with their purchases and encourage Canadians to plan their local vacations in Bruce County. 

  • Change to Municipal Procurement – Where allowable under trade agreements, Bruce County will prioritize purchasing from Canadian and local suppliers

"Bruce County is taking action to combat the negative effects of these tariffs," said Warden Luke Charbonneau. "And we are advocating for federal and provincial policies to support and protect our businesses and residents."

Bruce County will continue monitoring economic conditions and adjust its response as needed. Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit Business to Bruce’s Tariff Support Hub for resources and guidance.

About Bruce County:

Bruce County is an upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada made up of 8 lower-tier municipalities and 77,221 residents. Bruce County is located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Anishnaabek and holds a government-to-government relationship with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and Saugeen First Nation, together as Saugeen Ojibway Nation.  The explorers who visit, live, and work here are the dreamers who take roads less travelled and see tried and true as an invitation to try something new. Be an Explorer and call Bruce County home.

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For more information, contact:

Aaron Stauch

Director, Government Relations

astauch@brucecounty.on.ca

226-909-2646