Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could accelerate a push to ramp up domestic food processing and manufacturing, even as some companies consider moving operations south. But if real change is to happen, they say more government support is needed. “Until … we actually focus our attention on a strong manufacturing strategy for food in this country, we’re just going to continue to try to incentivize people to do things, but not necessarily have a strong plan in place,” said Michael Graydon, CEO of Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada. U.S. president Donald Trump has threatened high tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, raising concerns about inflation within the U.S. but also the potentially devastating impact on Canadian agriculture and food companies as well as consumers. Canada’s food processing and manufacturing capacity has declined significantly in recent decades as the country’s reliance on imported products rose, said Graydon. But after the supply chain struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions, “I think there is a resurrection of this desire to be more self-sufficient.” (ICE TORONTO)

Fonte notizia: https://www.foodincanada.com/processing/u-s-tariffs-could-become-catalyst-to-bolster-canadian-food-s