Tariff Resource Hub

Overview of Current Tariffs 

United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods

UPDATE: On April 2, the United States announced country-specific and sweeping 10% reciprocal tariffs on international imports. Under the new Executive Order, Canada remains subject to existing tariff announcements and is not subject to additional tariffs. 

The Government of Canada Reponse:

On March 4, 2025, Canada implemented 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, with plans to expand these tariffs to $125 billion in imports.

• List of U.S. goods worth $30 billion

On April 15, 2025, the Government of Canada has introduced new measures to support businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs:

• Remission Program for Automakers: Automakers that maintain production and investment in Canada can now import a limited number of U.S.-assembled vehicles tariff-free.
• Large Enterprise Tariff Loan Facility: Now open for applications, this program offers financial support to large businesses affected by tariffs. Learn more.
• 6-Month Tariff Relief: Temporary relief for goods used in Canadian manufacturing, food packaging, health care, and national security to help businesses adjust supply chains.

More federal support is expected in the coming weeks.
📄 Read the full announcement.

The Government of Ontario Response: 

On April 7, 2025, the Province announced they will deferring select provincially administered taxes for six months: 

• April 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025, giving businesses and job creators approximately $9 billion worth of cash flow they need to keep workers employed and weather the economic turmoil. All deferred taxes owed must be paid by October 1, 2025. 

📄 Read the full announcement.

On April 16, 2025, the Province has introduced the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to make it easier for businesses to grow across provincial borders. Key highlights include:

• Reducing labour mobility barriers for certified workers across Canada
• Faster onboarding for health professionals coming to Ontario
• A new “Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian” Day to support local businesses
• New trade agreements with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
• A $50M Ontario Together Trade Fund to help businesses scale operations and re-shore supply chains - Learn more about the fund and how to apply. 

📄 Read the full announcement.

Tariff Tools

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We’re excited to launch a new resource that helps businesses and consumer alike identify how to shop Canadian. It’s part of our commitment to support local supply chains and encourage buying Canadian — proudly and confidently.

Business Resources and Information

Canada's Response to U.S. Tariffs: Tariff Information and updates from the Government of Canada Determination of Country of Origin for the Purpose of Marking Goods (CUSMA Countries) Regulations: Scope of Tariff Measures from the Department of Finance Business Benefits Finder: Explore programs and services to help grow your business. Work-Sharing Program: Helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity, and the decrease is beyond the control of the employer. Business Development Bank of Canada: Supporting Canadian businesses through trade uncertainty Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S.. Relations Trade Commissioner Service  Interactive Tool: Canada Tariff Finder: Explore information and interactive tools Export Development Canada, an organization dedicated to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes succeed on the world stage Global Affairs Canada: Export, import and invest in Canada and foreign markets.

Source Canadian

Canada Made: Made in CA is an online portal with a list of Canadian products in one place, so you can support Canadian businesses and Canadian workers. Ontario Made: Online portal to source or promote Ontario-made goods for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). TrilliumGIS: Explore Ontario's advanced manufacturing ecosystem map, including information on more than 12,000 Ontario manufacturers. Hosted by Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. ByCanada.tech: In partnership with TechTO, Founder Poker, and many other Canadian incubators, accelerators, and communities Global Bid Finder Opportunity: Search for public sector bid opportunities globally

Funding Resources

Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses CanExport Innovation Fund

Upcoming Webinar

• Buy Canadian: How Municipalities Can Support Ontario's Agriculture and Food Sector 
  Thursday, April 10, 10:00 AM - Virtual 

• Diversify your Global Markets to Hedge Against Risk 
  Friday, April 18, 1:00 PM - Virtual 

Our Message to businesses: 

The Economic Development Office is here to help! We are committed to working with Caledon businesses to provide support, connect you with resources, and advocate for response programs. Stay informed regularly with the provided government sources for the latest updates on tariffs and trade policies. Assess your supply chains to evaluate how these tariffs may impact your business and engage with trade associations and industry-specific associations that can offer support during this period.

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