Métis Nation Seeks Inclusion in Team Canada Economic Strategy Amid U.S. Tariffs

The Métis Nation is calling for a Team Canada approach to protect Canada's economy amid U.S. tariffs, said MNC President Victoria Pruden. The Métis Nation has been trading and building economic partnerships across North America for generations.

In its 2025 Status of the Métis Economy Report, the Métis National Council found that the Métis economy generated approximately $21 billion in GDP in 2015, while Métis businesses generated $25.4 billion in revenue in 2020.

The Métis Nation is urging Ottawa to include Métis workers, businesses, and governments in Canada's tariff response and economic strategy. This would strengthen domestic supply chains, advance nation-building projects, expand Buy Canadian initiatives, develop critical minerals and energy infrastructure, and diversify international trade relationships.