TORONTO – In the face of rising international protectionism and the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has launched the Ontario Business & Trade Leadership Coalition (OBTLC). This Coalition unites leaders from key trade-dependent sectors to… advocate for effective government policies and solidify Ontario’s position as a global leader in trade. “President Trump has claimed the U.S. doesn’t need Canada – but we are here to show just how invaluable we are. …The Ontario Business & Trade Leadership Coalition represents a united response,” said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. …Ian Dunn, R.P.F., President & CEO, Ontario Forest Industries Association said, “Ontario’s forest sector is highly exposed to trade, employing 137,000 people in northern, rural, and Indigenous communities. We are united with our colleagues throughout the province to protect our industries and the communities that rely on their success.”