The Globe and Mail reports in its Saturday edition that the threat of tariffs has left Canadians vowing to ditch U.S. imports for local goods. The Globe's Erica Alini and Mariya Postelnyak write that from shampoo to shaving cream, global behemoths such as Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble dominate the personal care aisles. To find Canadian brands that have been able to elbow their way onto those shelves, Vancouver-based retail consultant David Ian Gray says to look for products that target specific niches, such as Satya Organic, an indigenous-owned maker of eczema-care products. Another place where you can support Canadian upstarts: on-line. On-line retailers can also be a lifeline for emerging brands. "Amazon, that's a very important channel for people to be able to get our products," said Marcia Hilliard-Baird, chief executive officer at Spa Dent Inc., which makes oral care products in Cambridge, Ont. Finally, take a closer look at store-brand personal care products. While Spa Dent has its own line of products, it also works on contract as a third party manufacturer for other companies, including large retailers. Look for the "Made in Canada" label on the product and you will be supporting a Canadian company.
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