Eastern Canada premiers urge 'buy Canadian' amid escalating U.S. trade war

Premiers in Eastern Canada are renewing calls for residents to prioritize buying Canadian products as the trade dispute with the United States intensifies. Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz issued a statement urging Islanders to seek out goods produced within Canada and their home province.

Lantz emphasized the economic benefits of supporting local commerce, stating, "Every dollar spent on goods from Canada or P.E.I. supports the local people and businesses behind the product." This plea comes as the U.S. imposes significant tariffs on Canadian imports, creating economic uncertainty.

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Every dollar spent on goods from Canada or P.E.I. supports the local people and businesses behind the product.

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt made a similar appeal, highlighting the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian imports. Holt called on New Brunswickers to "double down on their efforts to buy local and support businesses in the province." Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette also weighed in, suggesting that if each family in the province spent an additional $25 weekly on local products, it could inject approximately $3 billion into the economy.

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double down on their efforts to buy local and support businesses in the province.