The Region's Economic Development Director says many are adjusting through tariffs, trade woes
Optimism remains at the Niagara Region that Canada and the US will get back to the bargaining table on trade.
The Region's Director of Economic Development George Spezza admires Niagara business owners for adjusting to tariffs and lack of a deal.
He acknowledges it's not easy. "I think everyone has a different take on the numbers. The US has always been our largest trading partner, and the hope is that it will continue. I think our federal government is encouraging diversification."
He says Niagara exports to the US represent about 15,000 jobs in the region.
At the same time, he adds retaliatory tariffs from Canada mean more tax on American products sold here.
As far as Canadian goods, he says this is what's targetted. "Various types of machinery, mechanical, appliances... metals and jewellery, chemicals, our flower industry, and plant industry, and live trees, plastic, cereals, electric machinery, furniture products."
He says Niagara politicians are speaking to American leaders across the Niagara River.
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