Town of Caledon affirms its commitment to supporting local business as United States enacts tariffs

CALEDON, ON (March 04, 2025) – The Town of Caledon is responding to the enactment of United States tariffs on Canadian goods, with a commitment to supporting local businesses and promoting economic resiliency.

Effective today, the Town is launching an internal Tariff Task Force to monitor and address local business impacts through outreach, support programs, and advocacy.  

“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,” says Mayor Annette Groves, Town of Caledon. “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,” said Nathan Hyde, CAO. “The establishment of 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.”

In addition to convening the task force, the Town will continue to provide regular updates on tariff news and business support programs on its Tariff Resource 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.  

For more information or to schedule a meeting with staff, visit: www.caledonbusiness.ca/tariffs.

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905.584.2272 | communications@caledon.ca
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About Caledon 

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.