The London Chamber of Commerce is relieved to hear that there will be a one-month pause on tariffs from the United States that would have hurt businesses and workers on both sides of the border.
But it is not a time to relax. We must use the next 30 days to advocate against harmful tariffs as we strengthen and diversify our economy. To this end, we have put together a survey for London businesses to gather data on what the effects of potential tariffs might be, as well as a resource page and an ever-growing list of products made right here in London so that we can all support local jobs together.
In light of the current trade environment, we want to emphasize the importance of supporting local jobs. London is home to many Canadian and foreign-owned businesses that contribute to our local economy. Rather than discouraging purchases from certain businesses, the focus should be on choosing products that help sustain employment and business in London.
The goal is to support products that contribute to job creation in London, regardless of a company’s ownership.
If your business makes a product here in London that you do not see on this list – please tell us about it by emailing info@londonchamber.com.
The London Chamber of Commerce is conducting information gathering in order to understand the trade landscape in the London region in order to help develop a response to the tariffs placed on Canadian goods by the United States.
As a first line of defense, Canada's robust system of economic support programs is available to help businesses and workers directly impacted by U.S. tariffs. This includes financing and advisory support for businesses through financial Crown corporations and support for workers.
Products Made in London & Region
- 3M - Makes duct tape and sandpaper in London at Oxford Street plant
- Anderson Craft Ales
- Arva Flour Mill
- Balzac coffee - Roasted in Stratford and sold in grocery stores
- Black Fly Beverages - made in London
- Clay with Meg Ceramics
- Common Ground Farm
- Crinklaw Maple Syrup - Dorchester
- Crunican Orchards - near Lucan (apples, cider)
- Cycle Air - Manufacturers washable furnace filters in London
- Dr. Oetker - German-owned, but manufactures frozen pizzas here in London
- Forest City Stained Glass
- French's, Clubhouse spices, Billybee Honey - McCormick's is an American-owned company that manufactures in London and employs 700+ Londoners. Check the label at the grocery store.
- Good Life Fitness - Canadian company headquartered in London, Ontario, whereas alternatives like Planet Fitness are US-based companies. The brand also goes by Fit4Less.
- Haven's Ice Cream
- Heeman's
- Hollandia Cookies - Cookies made in Mount Brydges
- Illbury & Goose
- Labatt Blue, Alexander Keiths, Bud Light, Nutrl - and more are brewed at Labatt's in London
- Little Fields Farm
- London Brewing Coop
- London Food Co-op
- London Ice Cream Company
- Mike's Hard Lemonade
- Nestle Ice Cream - (Swiss conglomerate) makes their ice cream in London, including some of the Kirkland brands.
- Nova Craft
- Nuts for Cheese - London-made vegan cheese
- Original Cakerie - cake factory in London, London manufacturing jobs
- Purple Lips Bakery
- Proof Line Farm Creamery & Market
- Railway City Brewing
- Shaw's Ice Cream - Canadian company and located in St. Thomas
- Soft Flirt - Clothing and home decor
- The Cookiery