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Possible U.S. tariff’s a concern but local politician doesn’t believe ‘it’s all doom and gloom’

A local politician is looking at the positives we can do locally as the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Canada continues weigh heavy over Canadians heads.

Lethbridge County Reeve Tory Campbell says the possibility of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. is a cause of concern for those in the region. However, he adds it is also a real opportunity to shop locally and support producers in the area.

“I don’t believe it’s all doom and gloom,” Campbell says. “We have so many terrific, locally raised, grown, processed and manufactured goods right here in Lethbridge County and in southern Alberta.”

Campbell says since the talk of tariffs began it has highlighted the need to be connected, collaborate and have those discussion discussions.

“Whether that’s with partners like Economic Development Lethbridge, councillors in surrounding and adjacent municipalities, with our MLAs, MPs, I think it’s important now to make sure that we solidify those relationships and continue to implore those that are at provincial and federal tables that there are real impacts here on the ground in our communities.”

Campbell says when it comes to a prolonged trade war, there really is no winner. What can be done at a municipal level is to share information that can support these discussions whether it is data and evidence from the municipality or adding to the chorus of voices reiterating the fact that no one benefits.

“So how do we tell our story the best we can? How can we talk about how great having reciprocal trade is, and how it benefits people on both sides of the border,” Campbell says. “So I think we are having those discussions and we’ll continue to have those discussions and we’ll continue to find ways to add value here at home.”

Kass Patterson
Kass Patterson
Born and raised in Calgary, Kass, from a young age, developed a love for learning people's stories and being able to share them with the community (or her family, or whoever would listen). In addition to working in communities like Okotoks and Calgary, Kass has also spent her summers travelling with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019, to help provide a peek behind the barn door into the world of chuckwagon racing. Outside of work and anything horse related, Kass is a reader and an avid country music fan, and most likely can be found with the biggest cup of coffee possible.
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