MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Co-op recently announced the launch of its “Buy Canadian” campaign aimed at promoting Canadian-made grocery products to support local farmers, producers, and businesses.
The move comes as the U.S. government, under the Trump administration, has announced its intention to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports and amidst fears of the neighbouring nation pushing to annex Canada as its “51st state” — something that Trump has been speaking about openly in recent weeks.
“Moose Jaw Co-op is proud to be a local, member-owned, and ,” said Michaela Turner, community and employee engagement manager of the Moose Jaw Co-op.
The Moose Jaw Co-op continues to stock and takes pride in featuring local producers and showcasing “the incredible products our region has to offer,” Turner said.
“Now, more than ever, it’s essential to celebrate and support the businesses that make our communities unique,” she continued. “By choosing local, we strengthen the economy, support local jobs, and build stronger connections within our communities.”
In early February, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, a move that has prompted concerns about possible economic repercussions, particularly for agriculture and manufacturing sectors. These measures, originally set to take effect on Feb. 4, were justified by the administration by citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
The administration’s announcement has led to significant economic and political tensions including a series of Canadian retaliatory tariffs proposed on $155 billion CAD worth of U.S. imports, and has led to widespread support for Canadian-made products and services as citizens respond to the new development.
The Moose Jaw Co-op is one of several local businesses that is reaffirming its commitment to supporting Canadian companies and producers in response to these concerns — a move that is expected to gain traction over the next several weeks and months.
Canadian-made grocery products are now clearly denoted with a Canadian flag emblem on items throughout the store to facilitate the selection of local goods at the Co-op.
“Unlike (some) other businesses, Moose Jaw Co-op is owned by its members,” Turner said in her concluding remarks. “When you shop with us, you’re not just supporting a local business — you’re investing in the place you call home. Our profits stay local, allowing us to reinvest in the community and help it thrive.”
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