Santos encourages municipalities, businesses, residents to Stand4Canada.ca

“In a push against the trade war since early January, through an advertisement campaign, I was proud to lead an effort that saw Brampton as the first municipality to prioritize a “Made in Canada” approach. Earlier this week the City of Brampton announced a campaign to encourage municipalities across the country to do the same. […]
Councillors Santos and Leahy: Mayors from Canada and the U.S. Must Collaborate to Prevent Trade War Fallout
Media Release – Councillors Santos and Leahy: American & Canadian Mayors should act as peacekeepers in US/Canada trade war

“American and Canadian Mayors should work in a more coordinated way to fight against a US/Canada trade war,” said Brampton Councillor Rowena Santos. Earlier this week the US Conference of Mayors issued a statement reinforcing what some municipal leaders in Canada have been saying for months; trade wars hurt cities. Santos and Whitby Regional Councillor […]
Councillor Santos Urges Cross-Border Mayoral Unity to Halt U.S.-Canada Trade Clash
Statement from Councillor Santos: American and Canadian Mayors should work in a more coordinated way to fight against a US/Canada trade war

Councillor Rowena Santos urges Canadian and American mayors to work together against a US-Canada trade war, emphasizing its impact on local economies. She highlights the US Conference of Mayors’ recent statement opposing tariffs and calls for a unified city-to-city response. Santos encourages Canadian mayors to take action and collaborate with their American counterparts to protect trade relations.
Brampton announces ‘Made in Canada’ procurement policy as Trump’s tariffs loom
Brampton City Councillor Rowena Santos on plans to fight tariffs
City of Brampton announces Made in Canada procurement policy campaign in response to potential U.S. tariffs

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Council introduced a Made in Canada procurement policy to support Canadian businesses against potential U.S. tariffs. A campaign website was launched to encourage other municipalities to adopt a similar approach. Brampton remains committed to strengthening the local economy and advocating for Canadian businesses.
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