Uncertainty and challenges surrounding U.S. trade relations affect businesses across all of Manitoba, and we want to hear from our members and Manitoba companies from every corner of the province. The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) travelled to Steinbach last week to kick off a series of roundtable discussions inviting local business representatives to share their thoughts, concerns and questions with us first-hand.
We partnered with the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce (SCC) to co-host the discussion on the potential impact of tariffs, with SCC members at the table representing eight different local industries. MCC’s President & CEO, Chuck Davidson and Elisabeth Saftiuk, Vice-President, Policy & Government Relations, led the discussion, along with SCC Executive Director Tessa Masi and Vice-President Eugene Warwaruk.
As part of this valuable two-way conversation, Davidson and Saftiuk talked about the importance of Manitoba businesses focusing what they can control, maintaining consistent messaging, and continuing to educate themselves on the importance of trade relationships on both sides of the border.
Join the Conversation
We’re planning to visit more communities around Manitoba for local roundtables on trade relations in the coming weeks. If you’d like us to consider hosting a roundtable in your community, please send us a message through our Trade Portal or contact your local Chamber of Commerce.
Trade Portal: Keeping you Informed
Along with advocating for policies that strengthen our local economy and enhance our resilience, MCC is committed to being a helpful resource for our members and other Manitoba businesses looking for information on trade relations and tariffs or wanting to share their thoughts. To help you navigate these challenges, we’ve launched our online Trade Portal – your go-to resource for the latest updates, insights, and tools on tariffs and trade policies.
The Trade Portal also invites you to share your thoughts with us on the impact of tariff threats and economic uncertainty. Your experiences will strengthen our advocacy efforts at the highest levels, including the Premier’s U.S. Trade Council and across the Canadian Chamber network. Share your story on the Trade Portal today and be part of the push for meaningful change.
