Regional Councillor Brampton Wards 1 & 5

‘Not made in America’ campaign aims to counter Trump tariffs in Brampton

Amid escalating U.S. tariffs, Rowena Santos and Brampton City Council are prioritizing a “Made in Canada” or “Not Made in America” approach to safeguard the local economy. With a $1.4B budget, the city is developing a procurement policy favoring Canadian businesses. Santos addressed business leaders at the Brampton Board of Trade, emphasizing the need to stay prepared and support local industries. The city has launched a campaign highlighting Brampton-made products, reinforcing economic resilience against external trade threats.