The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce has joined our provincial counterparts in urging the Premiers of each province and territory to work together to imminently improve inter-provincial trade.
In an open letter sent Friday, January 31, Chamber leaders from each province – including MCC President & CEO Chuck Davidson – collectively called for “immediate, comprehensive action to dismantle the internal barriers to trade within our country” in order to combat the potential disastrous effects of huge tariffs on Canadian goods imported by the U.S. and to spur economic growth within Canada.
“At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, rising protectionism and looming tariff threats, addressing internal trade barriers is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. These barriers cost businesses and consumers billions of dollars annually, driving up expenses and limiting growth,” the letter warned. It concluded with recommended actions for the Premiers’ consideration in a number of policy, industry and regulatory areas.
