A Brampton factory ships $100M worth of zinc oxide to the U.S. each year. Here is how tariffs could impact their business.

Zochem, operating in Brampton for 50 years, refines zinc into oxide used in tires, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, exporting $100M annually to the U.S. The zinc originates from Alaska, refined in BC, and shipped to Brampton before reaching American manufacturers as an essential component. Amid U.S. tariff threats, industry leaders stress the need for stronger Canada-U.S. trade partnerships to address unfair competition from overseas. Companies like Zochem face uncertainty, hoping collaboration prevails over conflict in this interconnected economic relationship.