Faced with potential tariffs from the US, Canadian grocery chains like Metro, Sobeys, Loblaw, and Longo's are promoting locally sourced products and emphasizing their commitment to Canadian goods. The move comes as a wave of 'Buy Canadian' sentiment sweeps the nation in response to trade tensions.
25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods and 10 per cent tariffs on energy.threatened a tariff of between 50 and 100 per cent on Canadian vehicles.
“In light of recent developments, we are working to amplify this very successful local program while also accelerating the sourcing of Canadian products as alternatives to products on the tariff list,” a Sobeys spokesperson said. Ontario-based Longo’s said across its 40 stores, 100 per cent of its beef is Canadian and 100 per cent of chicken, pork, turkey, lamb, and veal is from Ontario.“There has been increased interest in both Canadian and local products from Ontario,” said Longo’s president Deb Craven.
“The cost of living, including the price of food, has been challenging. A trade war would do nothing to make that reality any better on both sides of the border, especially for customers. That’s our primary concern,”
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