‘Time to be resilient’: Brampton launches Trump tariff task force to build new trade opportunities

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown announced a Tariff Task Force to counter U.S. tariffs and reduce reliance on American trade. The initiative will strengthen local supply chains, break down interprovincial barriers, and explore global markets. Brown called for federal support to help businesses adapt and offset shipping costs. The city is also prioritizing a “Made-in-Canada” procurement policy to boost domestic industries.