Councilman Calls for Monitoring of U.S. Tariff Impacts on City Budget

Stuart Young introduced a motion asking the City of Medicine Hat to identify all costs expected to impact the budget related to U.S. tariff policies. The motion requests that the administration continue to monitor and track financial impacts resulting from U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliation, while also exploring alternative suppliers. Young noted that the city's total spending directly with U.S. suppliers is roughly two per cent of annual expenses.

The motion aims to provide the City of Medicine Hat with a clear understanding of how trade policies affect its operations and budget. This includes tracking financial impacts and identifying opportunities to mitigate supply chain risks by sourcing from Canadian or alternative suppliers.