AED promotes free trade between Ontario and U.S. as a key driver of economic prosperity for both regions.
The association represents U.S. and Canadian equipment dealers and manufacturers operating across every region of Ontario, employing thousands of skilled workers.
AED stressed that trade barriers, retaliatory tariffs, and market uncertainty directly threaten jobs, investment, and the province's capacity to deliver on critical projects.
The organization urged provincial officials to work alongside federal partners to firmly oppose any new tariffs, border measures, or trade restrictions that would increase costs and erode competitiveness for equipment dealers operating across the Ontario-U.S. border.
AED cautioned against retaliatory trade measures that risk triggering further cycles of protectionism harmful to Ontario's equipment, infrastructure, agriculture, and resource sectors.
The association called on provincial officials to accelerate provincial infrastructure and agricultural spending, which sustains domestic equipment demand and insulates Ontario's industry from external trade shocks.
Maintaining direct partnerships with U.S. counterparts is essential for reinforcing the deep and complex relationships between Ontario and the US.
AED emphasized that stable trade with the United States is critical for the future prosperity of Ontario's equipment industry, its customers, and its citizens.
The organization's efforts to promote free trade and protect the interests of its members are crucial in ensuring a strong and sustainable economy for Ontario.
The Canadian economy relies heavily on trade with the US, and any disruption to this relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
