Each Spring, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual General Meeting & Convention which brings together Chamber of Commerce executives and community business leaders to discuss the economic and political issues affecting the prosperity of Ontario business and set the policy agenda for the upcoming year. As part of the proceedings, your Chamber submits resolutions for debate and approval by the OCC Membership which address concerns specific to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. If approved, these resolutions will be adopted by the organization for implementation in the year to come.
Section 338 Tariffs of 50% Announced
On July 20, 2026, President Trump announced 50% tariffs on imports to the United States to take effect in 30 days (August 19, 2026) on a wide range of products. The presidential proclamations can be found here. The list includes but is not limited to items such as:...