The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says they will not sleep easier until tariffs are permanently taken off the table.
In a statement the Chamber says the pause still leaves businesses, families and workers in the lurch and they will spend every day fighting it.
“A 30-day delay means more time for Canadian businesses and governments to drive home the point that tariffs make no sense between the two closest allies the world has ever known.”
U.S. President Donald Trump had intended on implementing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods Tuesday but hit the breaks for one month after striking a deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Chamber of Commerce says, “this is not a game we want to play when livelihoods depend on existing U.S. relationships” and that for some the continued risk of tariffs is a “body blow” with $3.6 billion every day that hangs in the balance.
In addition, the Chamber says, raising the cost of living for both Canadians and Americans is wrong and that our two countries should be building on making things together but appreciate the work of government and of all Canadians who “stood up loudly and clearly “.
“In the face of immense challenges, Canadians met this moment. Let’s not take our foot off the gas one bit as we work to build a reliable, prosperous economy for everyone.”
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