(TRI-CITIES) March 4, 2025 — The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce released the following statement on the 25% U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliatory measures.
"The U.S. decision to impose these destructive tariffs is deplorable, and will hurt business, communities and families on both sides of the border. Many of our local businesses thrive on strong economic partnerships with the United States. This is a completely unnecessary trade war that must be put to an end as soon as possible. We urge both the Canadian and U.S. governments to work toward a swift resolution that supports free and fair trade," said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
"Today’s reckless decision by the U.S. administration is forcing Canada and the U.S. toward recessions, job losses and economic disaster," said Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce. "...Now is the time to double down on protecting our economic sovereignty and security. Recent announcements from the federal and provincial governments on internal trade are steps in the right direction, but what we do in this moment can’t be incremental, it must be transformational. To build a resilient, self-reliant and future-proof economy, we need to diversify our trade partners, revamp the tax and regulatory system, and do even more to streamline internal trade."
Together with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and BC Chamber of Commerce, the Tri-Cities Chamber remains committed to advocating for our members and will engage with policymakers to mitigate the negative effects of these tariffs. We encourage businesses impacted by these changes to reach out to us so we can provide support, resources, and a collective voice in addressing these concerns.
Read the full statement from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce >
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Since 1971, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been the largest business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, now representing 1,300+ organizations from every sector. The Chamber works to foster economic development, provide connections and benefits, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact:
Leslie Courchesne, Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
ceo@tricitieschamber.com
604.468.6870