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A Toronto-based cookware giant, Crown Cookware, has nearly shut down exports to the U.S. due to crippling tariff uncertainty—halting shipments 18 months ago as aluminum duties made American sales unviable. While foreign competitors still flood U.S. shelves, Crown is pivoting full force to Canada, leveraging its Toronto store and online channels to fuel domestic demand. The owner champions buying Canadian, arguing local purchases circulate money within the economy and sustain jobs—even at a slight premium. He insists any trade deal beats today’s chaos, where policies shift unpredictably. Though government aid exists, industry groups urge more action, warning retaliatory tariffs could devastate small Canadian makers reliant on U.S. imports. This episode underscores how trade instability reshapes business strategy, forcing companies like Crown to bet big on homegrown markets and supply chains.

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