Tariff Resources for Businesses
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In the news
Recent updates about tariffs
August 1, 2025: Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada-U.S. trade
July 21, 2025: Ontario signs new free trade agreements with British Columbia and Canada’s three territories
June 3, 2025: United States announces adjustments to imports of aluminum and steel - doubles tariffs
May 28, 2025: Ontario introduces seventh Working for Workers Act
May 26, 2025: Ontario helping workers access skills training faster
April 16, 2025: Ontario unlocking free trade within Canada
April 15, 2025: Canada announces new support for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs
April 8, 2025: Canada announces counter tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant auto imports from the United States to come into force on April 9
April 7, 2025: Ontario provides $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses to protect the economy from the impact of U.S. tariffs
April 3, 2025: Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America
April 2, 2025: United States announce reciprocal tariffs for all countries (except Canada and Mexico) as of April 5, 2025
March 26, 2025: United States imposes 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports
March 24, 2025: Oakville enhances procurement rules to support Canadian and Ontario businesses amid tariff measures between the U.S. and Canada
March 21, 2025: Mark Carney announces tariff relief for Canadian businesses
March 13, 2025: Canada imposes 25 per cent tariffs on $29.8billion in U.S. products following U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
March 11, 2025: Ontario suspends 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity exports
March 10, 2025: Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States
March 8, 2025: United States suspends tariffs on goods that qualify for the USMCA preference
March 7, 2025: Canada announces support programs for impacted businesses
March 6, 2025: United States adjusts tariffs on the automotive industry
March 4, 2025: Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
March 3, 2025: United States proceeds with tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products
February 26, 2025: Oakville Council unanimously signals support of the work of Canada and Ontario governments to counter proposed U.S. tariffs
February 10, 2025: The U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports
February 3, 2025: United States government pauses tariffs on Canadian products for 30 days
February 2, 2025: Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
February 2, 2025: List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs
February 1, 2025: Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
January 27, 2025: Province investing $100 million in job training to protect Ontario workers
Tools and resources
Tariff tools
- Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)’s Member Needs Help: Canada/US Trade Relations platform is open to all Canadian manufacturers, providing expert insights and solutions
- FAQs: Export Development Canada (EDC)’s United States market intelligence
- Explore the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC)’s Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker
- Canada Tariff Finder: Find tariff rates for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement
- Toronto Region Board of Trade's SME Playbook for Navigating US-Canada Tariffs
- Trade Data Online: Find trade data (import/export trends, key markets, trade flows) by product
- Trade Commissioner Service: 2025 State of Trade report
Made in Ontario/Canada resources
- Made in Canada
- Ontario Made
- Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing’s Manufacturing Ecosystem Map
- Well Made in Canada
Events and webinars
Webinar - Do's and Don'ts when crossing the U.S. border
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Event - New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. (NETSUS)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Webinar - Importing 101: The Basics of Bringing Commercial Goods into Canada
Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by the Halton Global Business Centre
Helpful links and information
Industry organizations and business associations
- Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada
- Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA)
- Canada-Ontario Export Forum (COEF)
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
- Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA)
- Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
- Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO)
- Global Auto Makers of Canada
- Life Sciences Ontario (LSO)
- Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
Funding opportunities
- Fundica
- Canada Small Business Financing Program
- Business Benefits Finder
- EDC Trade Impact Program
- Government of Canada remission process
- Farm Credit Canada
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- CanExport Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Ontario Together Trade Fund
- Protect Ontario Financing Program
- Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Business support services
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): browse through their Resources to support businesses in the face of trade uncertainty page
- Export Development Canada (EDC): provides trade insights, financial solutions, insurance, equity, and critical connections to Canadian companies looking to export. Explore their EDC solutions to navigate uncertainty page.
- Halton Region Go Global: A hub of resources and support for local small to medium-sized businesses that are looking to scale up, export and go global.
- Halton Region Small Business Centre Centre - Small Business Recovery Program
- Innovation Factory: Business accelerator for tech innovation businesses in Halton Region and Hamilton. Available to provide support and business guidance in navigating tariff challenges.
- Trade Commissioner Service: offers funding and support programs, international opportunities, and access to their global network of trade commissioners for Canadian businesses
Chambers of Commerce
Stay informed!
- Trade Commissioner Service: Understanding CUSMA compliance
- Trade Commissioner Service: Self-serve resources for problem solving
- Department of Finance Canada: Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
- Global Affairs Canada: Canada's engagement with the United States
- Trade Commissioner Service: Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
- Global Affairs Canada: Key facts about Canada’s competitiveness for foreign direct investment
- Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC): Canada-U.S. Core Facts - Jan 7
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): The impact of potential tariffs: How to get your business ready
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): Canada-U.S. Trade War
- CFIB: Impact of the U.S.-Canada tariff situation on businesses
- Toronto Region Board of Trade: Talking Points: Cross-Border Trade
- BDO: What the next U.S. administration means for Canadian businesses
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to Trump’s Tariffs?