Mayor Parrish Launches Trade Roundtable to Bolster Mississauga Businesses Facing Tariff Pressures
Mississauga, ON — In a show of support for Mississauga’s business community, Mayor Carolyn Parrish hosted the inaugural Partners in Trade roundtable on Wednesday, convening leaders from the city’s top growth sectors—life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology—to address the mounting impacts of U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures on local industries.
The roundtable offered a platform for candid discussions about how international trade challenges are affecting operations and employment across the region. With over 100,000 businesses employing more than half a million people, Mississauga represents Ontario’s second-largest economy.
“Partners in Trade is about leveraging our collective expertise and resources to navigate these challenges together,” said Mayor Parrish. “Today’s discussion will help guide our city’s response to ensure meaningful support where it’s needed most.”
Yesterday, Mayor @carolynhparrish hosted the inaugural Partners in Trade roundtable in #Mississauga, bringing together business leaders to address the impacts of tariffs. Discussions focused on financial support, trade barriers, and strengthening cross-border relationships. Read… pic.twitter.com/lvJXKLEc6f
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Participants explored how the City of Mississauga can collaborate with provincial and federal partners through the “Team Canada” approach to boost economic resilience and competitiveness. Suggestions included streamlining municipal processes, enhancing business support services, and advocating for government-backed financial assistance for sectors hit hardest by trade disruptions.
Maintaining cross-border relationships and addressing interprovincial trade barriers were also key themes. Attendees underscored the need for coordinated efforts to strengthen Canada’s economic position amid ongoing global uncertainty.
The feedback gathered will shape the City’s new Mississauga Partners in Trade strategy, aimed at fortifying the local economy while safeguarding jobs.
Mayor Parrish reiterated the city’s commitment to its business community: “Now more than ever, it’s important that we remain connected and work collaboratively to support our businesses.”
Wednesday’s session marks the beginning of a broader and ongoing dialogue between the City and the private sector, with future initiatives planned to ensure Mississauga businesses remain competitive and supported.
