Tariff Resources & Updates
TeamSTC together with our regional partners are monitoring the current situation with potential tariffs on Canadian goods in the United States and its impact on local businesses.
Please follow this page for the latest updates as the situation develops as well as resources to learn more about tariffs, how they may impact your business, as well as how we can navigate the challenges ahead.
For Businesses
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News and Updates
City Takes Action to Protect Local Economy Amid U.S. Tariffs - March 18
Statement from the Regional Chair and Niagara Mayors on the imposition of American tariffs on Canadian goods - March 4
Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada - March 4
United States proceeds with imposing tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico - March 4
President Trump signs executive order imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum - February 11List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4
United States pauses tariffs on Canadian goods for one month - February 3
Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs - February 2 -
What are tariffs?
For an introduction to tariffs and how they work, please read this recent Bank of Canada report.
Trade Data Online provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries.
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Government Support
At all levels, government agencies are available to support businesses engaged in exporting. Various initiatives, including trade missions, market intelligence, contacts, and funding, help businesses diversify their trade and grow in new markets.
Trade Impact Program – Export Development Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Farm Credit Canada Financing for Agriculture and Food Industries
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Industry Associations
The associations listed below can represent your business and offer valuable resources to keep you updated on advocacy initiatives and industry developments:
- Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Food and Beverage Ontario
- Ontario Federation of Agriculture
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Automotive Industries Association of Canada
- Restaurants Canada
- Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA)
- Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
- Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
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Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Benefits
Niagara Region has been designated a Foreign Trade Zone point for over a decade, offering Niagara businesses access to programs that save working capital and time.
Exporting businesses can benefit from:
- Duties Relief Program
- Drawback Program
- Custom Bonded Warehouse Program
- Export Distribution Centre Program
- Exporters of Processing Services Program
Find out more about the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), helping businesses accelerate global growth through free workshops on market insights, marketing, finance, funding, and legal considerations. -
Contact Us
TeamSTC is here to help! Please contact our team of experts if you have any specific questions regarding tariffs and how our team can help you by emailing us at tariffs@stcatharines.ca.
For Consumers
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Local Events
Event: Strengthening Cross-Border Partnerships seminar
When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Hosted by: South Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Focus: Building stronger connections between Niagara and U.S. businesses
Topics:
- Overcoming cross-border trade challenges
- Exploring new collaboration opportunities
- Managing tariff impacts
- Navigating trade policies
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