Trade & Growth Insights

Government of Ontario: Province launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to support sectors impacted by tariffs

The Ontario government has launched the first phase of its $5 billion Protecting Ontario Account with a $1 billion program to support Ontario businesses impacted by tariffs.

Government of Canada: June 29, 2025 - Canada halts the Digital Services Tax to advance broader trade negotiations with the United States

Canada halts introduction of the Digital Services Tax in anticipation of a mutually beneficial trade arrangement with the U.S.

Government of Canada: June 19, 2025 - Canada bolsters its measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries

Department of Finance Canada announces further measures to defend its steel and aluminum sectors from U.S. tariffs.

Statistics Canada: June 9, 2025 - Impact of tariffs on businesses in Canada: Expectations and strategic responses, second quarter of 2025

Statistics Canada’s analysis shows new U.S. tariffs disrupted trade, raising costs and uncertainty for businesses.

Government of Ontario: May 15, 2025 - Ontario Minister of Finance released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario

Ontario’s 2025 budget outlines the government’s fiscal priorities including support measures for businesses and workers.

Government of Ontario: May 5, 2025 - Ontario Proposes to Increase the Ontario Made Manufacturing Tax Credit to 15% and Expand Eligibility

The Government of Ontario is enhancing and expanding tax credits to attract manufacturing investments.

Government of Canada: April 15, 2025 - Canada Announces New Support for Canadian Businesses Affected by U.S. Tariffs

Minister of Finance announced new measures to support businesses affected by tariffs.

Government of Canada: April 10, 2025 - Tax Relief and Support for Businesses in Response to Tariffs

CRA tax relief and support for businesses in response to ongoing U.S. tariffs.

Government of Canada: April 8, 2025 - Business Benefits Finder

Find all the benefits available to a business from the Canadian Government.

Export Development Canada (EDC): April 8, 2025 - Export Development Canada Trade Impact Program

A program offering $5 billion over two years to help eligible businesses.

Government of Canada: April 8, 2025 – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) News Releases Hub

The latest updates and news from Canadian Border Services Agency.

Government of Ontario: April 7, 2025 – Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Ontario government will provide economic relief for workers and businesses.

Government of Canada: March 17, 2025 – Trade Commissioner Self-Serve Resources for Questions Regarding Tariffs

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding tariffs.

Government of Canada: March 12, 2025 - Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

A hub of resources from the Government of Canada related to U.S. tariffs.

Government of Canada: March 7, 2025 - Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses

Announcement of supports for workers and businesses from the federal government.

Government of Canada: March 4, 2025 - List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025

A list of the first $30 billion of goods of a total $155 billion retaliatory tariff package.

Government of Canada: February 28, 2025 - Internal Trade

Information, resources, and agreements about domestic trade within Canada.

Government of Canada: February 27, 2025 - The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Support for Canadian businesses that want to grow internationally. 

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): February 21, 2025 – What Could Trade Diversification Mean for Canadian SMEs

How market diversification could increase the growth of Canadian companies.

Statistics Canada: February 20, 2025 - Focus on Canada and the United States

The latest data and insights from Statistics Canada regarding the U.S.-Canada relationship.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): February 10, 2025 – Finding New Opportunities in Response to Trade Tensions

How to find new business opportunities in response to increased trade tensions.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC), and Trade Commissioner Service: n.d. – Canada Tariff Finder

Look up import or export tariffs for specific products and markets.

Export Development Canada (EDC): n.d. – United States market intelligence

A list of resources from EDC on navigating tariffs.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): January 31, 2025 - The impact of potential tariffs: How to get your business ready

BDC outlines strategies to prepare for tariff impacts and mitigate risks.

Bank of Canada: January 29, 2025 – Evaluating the potential impacts of US tariff

BoC analysis found that tariffs could cause a 2.5% drop in Canada's GDP in the first year.

Government of Canada: January 10, 2025 - Canadian Customs Tariff

Tariff classifications for goods imported into Canada.

Government of Canada: January 1, 2025 – Canadian Customs Tariff Schedule

Chapter-by-chapter tariff schedule with prices for various goods.

Government of Canada: October 31, 2023 – Trade Commissioner Regional Offices

Find a regional office to connect with international business development advisors.

Global Affairs Canada: June 3, 2020 – CUSMA Chapter 4 - Rules of Origin Regulations

Rules determining if goods qualify as originating within Canada.

Export Development Canada: May 24, 2019 – EDC Resources for Export Diversification

Resources for businesses to learn how to expand into new markets.

Executive Order: February 20, 2026 - Ending Certain Tariff Actions

Following the Supreme Court decision to strike down IEEPA tariffs, an executive order was issued ending additional duties imposed on imports from Canada and other trading partners.

Fact Sheet: February 20, 2026 - President Donald J. Trump Imposes a Temporary Import Duty to Address Fundamental International Payment Problems

Following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down IEEPA tariffs, a temporary 10% global import duty was imposed for 150 days. CUSMA-compliant goods are exempt.

Executive Order: February 20, 2026 - Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Executive order continuing the requirement for all imports under $800 to clear U.S. customs and pay duties.

Executive Order: July 30, 2025 - Suspending Duty Free De Minimis Treatment For All Countries

As of August 29, 2025, imports to the U.S. valued at $800 or less will no longer be duty free and require full customs processing.

Executive Order: July 31, 2025 – Amendment to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

Executive order increasing tariffs on select Canadian imports from 25% to 35%.

Fact Sheet: Trump Increases Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum will rise from 25% to 50%, with the exception of the U.K., which will remain at 25%.

Executive Order: April 29, 2025 - Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles

Executive order providing a 15% rebate on a vehicles retail price for automakers finishing vehicles in the U.S.

Executive Order: April 9, 2025 – Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment

Executive Order raising tariffs for China and pausing them for other countries for 90 days.

United States International Trade Commission: April 5, 2025 – Harmonized Tariff Schedule Revision 7

Current and archived Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States.

Office of the United States Trade Representative: April 3, 2025 – Press Releases from USTR

A hub page providing the most current updates on everything trade and tariff related.

Executive Order: April 2, 2025 - Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

Executive Order enacting a reciprocal tariff policy on global trade with the U.S..

Presidential Action: March 26, 2025 - Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into The United States

Presidential action announcing the implementation of a 25% tariff on automobiles starting on April 3, 2025.

Executive Order: March 6th, 2025 - Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Minimize Disruption to the Automotive Industry

Executive Order adjusting tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Executive Order: March 4th, 2025 - President Donald J. Trump Proceeds with Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico

Executive Order implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Executive Order: February 1st, 2025 - President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

The initial announcement of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, with a reduced 10% rate on energy.

Executive Order: February 11th, 2025 - President Donald J. Trump Restores Section 232 Tariffs

The announcement of a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel, set to begin March 12th, 2025.

Executive Order: February 13th, 2025 – President Donald J. Rump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on Trade

The announcement of a plan to impose reciprocal tariffs.

BDO – Tariff Readiness: Preparing Leaders for Disruption

Deloitte – Tariffs and North American Trade Relations

Doane Grant Thornton – US economic impacts on Canadian businesses

EY – What Does the Future Hold for the Canadian Economy?

KPMG – Navigating Tariffs

MNP – Trade Impact Navigator

PwC Tariffs and Trade Policy Resource Centre

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - Canada's Economic Snapshot: A summary of Canada's economic trends & prospects

Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Navigating U.S. Tariffs Hub Page

Toronto Region Board of Trade - Weathering the Storm: A Canadian SME Playbook for Navigating US-Canada Tariffs