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Chapman’s Ice Cream, the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada, has pledged to completely shift away from United States companies and ingredients – without increasing its prices for Canadian customers – in response to “unjustified tariffs” imposed by the United States.
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In posts on its company social media, Chapman’s said it has been working since the first round of tariffs to re-source components to Canadian or non-U.S. companies, and is now on track to convert over 70 per cent of its American ingredients by mid-2027.
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It said the business has not only managed to keep its costs the same, but we have also partnered with other Canadian companies to reshore production of some items that have never been produced in Canada before.
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“We stand with the Canadian government, and all provinces, in our outright rejection of these unjustified tariffs,” said chief operating officer Ashley Chapman. “Walking away from a ‘deal’ that would sacrifice our economic sovereignty and harm the unique cultural identity of Quebec was the only option.”
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The family-run company has been making ice cream and frozen treats since 1973, and has a lineup of more than 280 products sold across the country.
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Chapman said that as the trade war escalates, the business is making the commitment to its customers that it will not have a price increase until March 2028.
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“We will continue to support our employees with a living wage and provide our customers with the best product for the best price, using only 100% Canadian dairy,” he said. “Buy Canadian, Support Canadian!”
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