Mayor Brenda Locke Warns of Potential Impact of Tariffs on the City

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has warned of the potential impact tariffs could have on the city. According to the mayor, more than 20 percent of Surrey’s businesses engage in direct trade with the U.S., valued at approximately $2.8 billion annually.

She stated that if President Donald Trump moves forward with a 25 percent tariff on Canada, hundreds of local jobs could be at risk, particularly in manufacturing, value-added sectors, and export-oriented businesses.

Mayor Locke expressed concern that local truck drivers will be particularly affected, noting that the impact will be immediate, not just over days or weeks.

She also mentioned that she is in contact with both federal and provincial governments, as well as fellow mayors, to address the economic interests of Surrey and the potential effects of the tariffs on local businesses.