North American dealers warn trade tensions threaten equipment demand
15 May 2026
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has warned that trade uncertainty between Canada and the US is already affecting equipment purchasing decisions and investment across Ontario’s construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and resource development sectors.
Representatives from the trade association, which represents equipment dealers and manufacturers across the US and Canada, met with Ontario government officials to argue for continued free trade between the two countries and to caution against new tariffs or retaliatory trade measures.
AED members operate across Ontario, employing thousands of skilled…
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