It’s one threat after another from the President. Now he wants to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America”? It’s not only absurd, it’s an insult to the history and identity of the communities like Ajax who share this Great Lake. This trade war may be about power for the President, but for local businesses, it’s about uncertainty, rising costs and real anxiety.
That’s why the Town is focused on what we can control: protecting our local economy, supporting our businesses and standing up for Canadian jobs. We continue to support a Buy Canadian approach, with 98% of Town purchase orders sourced from Canadian businesses.
If your business or family is feeling the impact of these unnecessary trade actions, I encourage you to contact the Ajax Advantage team. The Town is applying for the new provincial Trade Impacted Communities grant and this week our team is visiting businesses that will be most impacted by an escalating trade war, to better understand their challenges and advocate for the support they need. Ajax will continue to stand behind our businesses, our workers and our local economy.