Implications of
'Buy American'...
Last week President Obama signed into law a $787
billion US stimulus package that contains “Buy
American” provisions for certain procurement
projects. These “Buy America” provisions were recently
amended so that they do not violate US international
trade obligations. This was positive news and we’d
The Chamber of Commerce is considering
like to thank our members for working with their US putting the Chamber Business Magazine
counterparts to advocate against these provisions. Once
online for viewers to read rather than
distributing the magazine to every
again the strength of the Chamber network resulted
business. No hardcopies will be made
in positive change for Canadian businesses. While we
available.
welcome this amendment, the exact implications of
Would you be opposed to this idea?
“Buy American” are not completely known. For an
attachment on the analysis of the potential impact the
Please call MaryLou at
“Buy American” provisions could have on Canadian
(403) 527-5214 ext. 222 to give
your feedback or email marylou@
businesses involved in the US procurement market
medicinehatchamber.com.
please visit www.chamber.ca
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