Issued on behalf of the Lincoln Tariff Response Team
The Town of Lincoln, in cooperation with the Lincoln Tariff Response Team, is closely monitoring the latest U.S. tariff measures and the potential impacts on local businesses, exporters and the broader economy.
The United States has announced additional 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including cut flowers, plants and seeds, scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026. While discussions between Canada and the United States continue, these measures create significant uncertainty for businesses that rely on cross-border trade.
For Lincoln, these developments are particularly concerning for two of our signature industries: greenhouse floriculture and craft beverages.
As Canada's Greenhouse Flower Capital, Lincoln is home to more than 12 million square feet of greenhouse production, produces approximately one-quarter of Canada's greenhouse flowers, and supports more than 2,000 direct or in-direct jobs. Our greenhouse growers are among the world's leading producers and exporters, generating $372.4 millions of dollars in GDP while supporting local suppliers, transportation companies and agricultural businesses throughout Niagara.
Lincoln is also one of Ontario's premier wine and craft beverage destinations. Our wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries have built internationally recognized brands that attract visitors, create local employment, support agriculture and hospitality, and contribute significantly to the local economy. Like our greenhouse growers, these businesses depend on stable trade relationships, consumer confidence and continued investment to remain competitive.
Tariff uncertainty affects far more than exports. It can influence business confidence, investment decisions, production planning, supply chains and employment across multiple sectors of our economy. The impacts extend beyond individual businesses to the workers, families and communities that depend on their success.
Through the Lincoln Tariff Response Team, the Town will continue working with local businesses, industry associations and senior levels of government to monitor developments, share timely information and advocate for measures that protect Canadian competitiveness and preserve access to key markets.
Residents can also play an important role by supporting local businesses whenever possible. Purchasing locally grown flowers and plants, visiting Lincoln wineries and craft beverage producers, and choosing Canadian-made products helps sustain local jobs, strengthen our economy and support the businesses that make Lincoln a leader in agriculture and tourism.
The Town of Lincoln remains committed to standing with our business community during this period of uncertainty. Together, we will continue advocating for policies that protect local jobs, encourage investment and ensure Lincoln remains one of Canada's strongest communities for agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and innovation.