Minister Duguid to Hold Roundtable with Industry Leaders on Impacts of Potential U.S. Tariffs on Alberta’s Construction and Manufacturing Sectors
Edmonton, AB – February 11, 2025 – The Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, will host a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on Alberta’s construction and manufacturing sectors.
The roundtable will take place on February 15, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Edmonton Convention Centre.
The discussion will focus on the potential impacts of the tariffs on the following:
- The cost of construction materials and products
- The availability of construction materials and products
- The competitiveness of Alberta’s construction and manufacturing sectors
- The supply chain for construction materials and products
- The workforce in the construction and manufacturing sectors
“The potential impacts of these tariffs are significant, and we want to hear from industry leaders on how they will affect their businesses,” said Minister Duguid. “This roundtable is an opportunity for us to have a frank discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing these sectors.”
The roundtable will include representatives from the following organizations:
- The Alberta Construction Association
- The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
- The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
- The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce
- The Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce
- The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
- The Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
- The Red Deer Chamber of Commerce
- The Wood Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
The roundtable is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support the construction and manufacturing sectors in Alberta. The government has already taken a number of steps to address the challenges facing these sectors, including:
- Investing in infrastructure projects
- Providing financial assistance to businesses
- Advocating for the interests of Alberta businesses with the federal government
“We are committed to working with industry leaders to mitigate the impacts of these tariffs and support the long-term growth of the construction and manufacturing sectors in Alberta,” said Minister Duguid.
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The potential U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could have a significant impact on the construction and manufacturing sectors in Alberta. The tariffs could lead to higher costs for construction materials and products, which could in turn make it more difficult for businesses to compete. The tariffs could also disrupt the supply chain for construction materials and products, which could lead to delays and shortages.
The construction sector is a major contributor to the Alberta economy, accounting for over 8% of the province’s GDP. The manufacturing sector is also important, accounting for over 5% of the province’s GDP.
The government of Alberta is concerned about the potential impact of the tariffs on these sectors. The government is working with industry leaders to identify and address the challenges that businesses are facing.
The roundtable discussion on February 15th is an important opportunity for industry leaders to share their perspectives on the potential impacts of the tariffs. The government will use the input from this discussion to develop its response to the tariffs.
Minister Duguid to hold roundtable with industry leaders on impacts of potential U.S. tariffs on Alberta’s construction and manufacturing sectors
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