Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges

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• How we can help
• Self-serve resources for problem solving
• Export diversification support
• Support from our partners
• Resources for doing business in the U.S.
• Tariff tools from the Government of Canada
• Statistics
• Contact us
• Stay connected

On February 1, 2025, the United States (U.S.) announced tariffs of 10% on imports of energy products from Canada, and 25% on all other imports from Canada effective February 4.

On March 6, the United States announced its decision to delay the imposition of a 25% global tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, and of a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, until April 2, provided those goods enter the United States tariff-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), alongside our partners, is working to help Canadian businesses navigate disruptions caused by these tariffs.

Find more information about Canada's response to the U.S. tariffs:

• Canada's response to U.S. tariffs
• Canada's engagement with the U.S.
• List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
• Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures in Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses and workers impacted by U.S tariffs with a remission framework.

If your business is affected by the U.S. tariffs, explore available resources to navigate the situation.

How we can help

We can help exporters navigate the tariffs by:

• understanding how your business is affected
• identifying potential new markets
• connecting you with the right contacts to help problem solve
• finding potential partners and opportunities in new markets

Self-serve resources for problem solving

Self-serve resources for problem-solving in relation to U.S. imposed tariffs: Get answers to frequently asked questions regarding the tariffs. Check back regularly for more frequently asked questions.

Export diversification support

Diversify your exports with the Trade Commissioner Service: Find new export markets with our support. Get access to funding and tailored support programs to help you diversify your exports.

Support from our partners

Expanding globally is easier with the right support. Explore resources, programs, and expertise from our partners.

• Export from Canada: Support from the Government of Canada to sell your products and services abroad, support services, financing, permits and more.
  • Article: Tools of the Trade: Members of Canada's trade team are your partners in the export journey
• Business Benefits Finder: Tool by the Government of Canada to find programs and services to help your business startup, scale up, and go global.
• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Financing, advisory solutions and capital to small- and medium-sized business in all industries and at all stages of growth.
  • Small business loan: Apply online for up to $100,000
• Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC): Support to help you pursue sales to foreign governments at all levels and provides a government-to-government contracting mechanism that de-risks the transaction for both you and your buyer.
• Export Development Canada: Canada's export credit agency. It helps Canadian companies of all sizes navigate, manage, and take on risk, allowing them to grow and succeed in global markets.
• EDC deploys $5 billion to help exporters
• U.S. market intelligence from EDC
• Tariffs 101: What are tariffs and how do they impact international trade?
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Support to help you find and take advantage of the government services you need to expand or scale up your business in Canada and around the world.
  • Canadian Importers Database: Summary reports and lists of companies importing goods into Canada.
  • Trade data online: Customized reports on Canada and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries.
• Invest in Canada: Canada's investment promotion agency helps global businesses expand into Canada by connecting them with resources and programs.
• Importing Commercial Goods into Canada: Customs and Border Services Agency's (CBSA) guide to importing.
• Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP): Support for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
• Forum for International Trade Training (FITT): Non-profit organization providing online international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Discover the following courses focused on export diversification:
  • International Market Entry Strategies
  • Global Value Chain
  • Products and Services for a Global Market
  • International Trade Finance
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce 
  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data lab: Tools to provide insights on Canadian business conditions and trends.
  • Business conditions terminal: Dashboard on Canadian trade.
• Navigating U.S. Tariffs: Support for Canadian SMEs: Resources and expert guidance to help your business navigate the new U.S. tariffs and remain competitive.
  • Read the guide Weathering the Storm - A Canadian SME Playbook for Navigating US-Canada Tariffs - This is Not Just Theory - It's Your Survival Guide.

Industry-specific financial support

Get tailored support and resources.

• Support for Canadian agriculture and agri-food industries impacted by trade disruptions: Programs to help you manage financial challenges and market disruptions caused by new tariffs imposed by other governments.
• Agriculture and agri-food trade between Canada and the United States: Key resources and information for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector regarding the bilateral trade situation.
• Forest sector funding programs: Federal funding programs supported by the Canadian Forest Service help diversify forest products, markets and processes to support the competitiveness of Canada's forest sector.

Resources for doing business in the U.S.

Doing Business in the United States: General guidance for Canadian businesses already active in the U.S. market.

Tariff tools from the Government of Canada

Explore tools to find tariff and duty information for Canadian exporters.

• Tariff information by country and Harmonized System (HS) codes: Tariff information and applicable HS codes for your product.
• Canada Tariff Finder: Tariff information for your products in countries where Canada has a free trade agreement. (Updates to the tool are coming soon.)
• Tariffs, rules, and regulations: Information on tariffs, trade sanctions, and regulatory controls for Canadian businesses.
• Rules of Origin Facilitator: Information on tariffs, trade agreements and rules of origin.
• Exporting commercial goods: Information on the obligations, guidelines and procedures for reporting goods to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Statistics

International Trade Statistics: Statistics Canada's data, tools, and reports to provide you with the latest information on Canada's international trade and investment activity.

Focus on Canada and the United States: Data and insights on Canada's trade and investment activities with the U.S.

Contact us

For general enquiries, please use the contact a Trade Commissioner form.

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