Canadian ice cream brand absorbs immediate cost hikes from tariffs

The family behind one of Canada’s most famous ice cream brands says they’re covering all the extra costs that have come from the trade issues between Canada and the U.S.

Ashley Chapman, who is the chief operating officer of Chapman’s Ice Cream, shared a statement on social media. She explained that the company, based in Ontario, made the decision to absorb the cost increases for the rest of the year. This means the price of their ice cream will not go up, even though it costs the company more to make it. They want to help Canadians during this tough time.

Chapman said they are doing this because of the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening to hurt Canada economically, which Chapman believes is the “greatest threat to our sovereignty” (our ability to make decisions as a country) since World War II.

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To deal with these problems, Chapman’s Ice Cream is looking for suppliers outside Canada for ingredients they can’t get in the country right now. This is part of their plan to keep making ice cream without raising prices.

Trump’s threats started after he became president in January. He said he might put a 25% tariff (a kind of tax on imports) on all Canadian goods. He has given different reasons for this, like issues with immigration, the drug fentanyl, and the Canadian banking system. His plans and policies have changed quickly, and even though the tariff threat is still there, the U.S. has been giving temporary breaks to other countries, including Canada.

In response, Canada’s government and the provinces have introduced their own measures. For example, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods. Later, Canada added another $30 billion worth of U.S. products to the list. Each province has also taken action in its own way. For instance, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford decided to pause a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., which upset the U.S. government. Ford later called this move an "olive branch," a gesture of peace.

There were talks between Canadian and U.S. officials scheduled for Thursday to try to fix some of these issues.

Despite all this, the trade war has brought Canadians closer together. Canadian leaders have been encouraging people and businesses to support Canadian products and services. The situation has also made many Canadians upset, especially with Trump’s comments about making Canada part of the U.S. He has suggested that there wouldn’t be tariffs if Canada were the 51st state.

Ashley Chapman made it clear in her statement that the company would never let Canada become the 51st state. She said, “We will never be the 51st state!” This statement reflects the strong feelings many Canadians have about their country’s independence and sovereignty.