Chapman’s Ice Cream, based in Markdale, Ont., is grappling with the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which are having a significant effect on the company’s operations.
According to Ashley Chapman, the company’s vice president, these tariffs have disrupted long-established supply chains with U.S. suppliers that have been in place for over 30 years. As a result, Chapman’s has been forced to sever these relationships, a decision Chapman described as “extremely devastating” for the business.
In response to the situation, Chapman’s has taken immediate steps to safeguard its future, actively seeking alternative suppliers, including those from international markets, to replace ingredients that are not available domestically. While the first round of tariffs had a minimal effect on the company, Chapman expressed growing concern over the potential impact of the second round of tariffs.
The company has publicly voiced its opposition to the tariffs, with a statement released on its official Facebook page reaffirming its commitment to supporting Canada and its consumers. The statement declared: “Canada is facing the greatest threat to its sovereignty since World War II, and Trump’s tariff threats have affected most Canadians. As a proud Canadian company, we want to do everything we can to support Canadians.”
Chapman’s also announced it would absorb the increased costs brought on by the tariffs for the remainder of the year in order to maintain product prices for Canadian consumers.
The company concluded its statement with a strong message of support for Canada’s sovereignty: “We will continue to strengthen the ‘Canada First’ policy in our operations because unity makes us stronger. We will never become the 51st state of the United States!”
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