Selkirk (MB)/CMEDIA: Wab Kinew, Manioba Premier and Jamie Moses, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister reportedly jointly have announced the Manitoba government to grant Canada Manufacturers & Exporters To Develop Made-in-Manitoba Program with up to $1.5 million in grant funding to the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to develop a made-in-Manitoba program to facilitate tariff response support and programming for Manitoba manufacturers impacted by United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
“While President Trump threatens our economy with tariffs…partnering with CME, we’re ensuring that Manitoba manufacturers are equipped to respond to the impacts of U.S. tariffs,” said Web Kinew
“CME is pleased to see Manitoba step up with important funding to help manufacturers respond to tariffs…provide our manufacturers with the tools they need to diversify their markets, protect Manitoba jobs and mitigate the impact of tariffs, said Terry Shaw, regional vice-president, Prairies, CME.
Including business and workforce training on tariffs and market diversification, The made-in-Manitoba tariff response program offers a made-in-Manitoba summit to promote business-to-business connections and financial support for tariff planning consultations.
“We’re proud to invest in CME to support Manitoba’s manufacturers…This made-in-Manitoba tariff response program will help businesses continue to grow in this uncertain economic climate,” said Moses.
The minister also noted that CME’s expertise in the manufacturing industry makes them a strong partner to reach Manitoba manufacturers and equip them with information and support to face the economic uncertainty of the proposed tariffs.
Outlining protections from potential tariffs, Budget 2025 also included tax deferrals for Manitoba businesses and up to $200 million in loans and targeted support to help businesses address the challenges of tariffs and pivot to new markets.
Having created a U.S. Trade Council, the province has also launched Support Manitoba. Buy Local. campaign to help Manitobans support the province’s business community and workforce by purchasing local goods and services.
