Graham Palmateer
Graham Palmateer is the owner of Gram’s Pizza in Toronto, who recently shifted his sourcing practices to prioritize Canadian ingredients over American ones, particularly in light of a potential trade war that threatened tariffs. His decision to switch to Italian canned tomatoes and local meats and cheeses reflects a growing trend among Canadian restaurateurs to support local agriculture and reduce reliance on American products.
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Graham Palmateer is the owner of Gram’s Pizza, known for his protest against US President Donald Trump.
Could the US President make Canada the 51st state?
Australia· 2025-04-13
Graham Palmateer, who runs a pizza joint in Toronto’s west end, told his customers he’d be making some swaps to his fridges and shelves.
Boycotts and booing: How Canadians are fighting back against Trump’s tariffs
United States· 2025-03-07
Graham Palmateer, the owner and chef of Gram's Pizza, decided to banish US ingredients from his restaurant in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats.
‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-02-28
Graham Palmateer is a pizza maker who operates Gram’s Pizza.
How Canadian restaurants are remaking their menus with a focus on fare grown at home
Canada· 2025-02-08
