Made in Canada vs. Product of Canada: Know the difference to Buy Canadian – National [Video]

UPDATE AS OF FEB. 3, 2025 AT 4:59 P.M. EASTERN: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. tariffs on Canada will be “paused” for 30 days. Read more about the announcement here.

As Canada braces for a trade war spurred by 25 per cent tariffs from the United States, there is a growing push to “buy Canadian” to support the local economy.

But looking at labels might feel confusing — what does it mean if something is “Made in Canada” vs. a “Product of Canada?”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has urged Canadians to pick local over U.S. options, from Canadian rye to a summer vacation in Canada, and Google searches for “buy Canadian” jumped on Feb. 1 when Trump announced the tariffs.

“Now is also the time to choose Canada,” Trudeau said in his remarks Saturday when announcing counter-tariffs on the U.S.

“There are many ways for you to do your part. It might mean checking the labels …