Tariff Information Hub – Supporting Businesses & our Local Communities

Welcome to the Tariff Support for Local Businesses

Navigating trade tariffs can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Tariff Information Hub provides resources, industry insights, and access to funding programs to help businesses manage duties and trade challenges. Stay informed with real-time updates and expert support tailored to the needs of Parry Sound area businesses.

Click Here to Access the Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker

Click Here to Access the Business Conditions Terminal. View real-time data on Canadian business trends and conditions

Canada Tariff Finder: Find tariff information quickly and easily

Watch April 4 Event "Navigate: A Roundtable Discussion on US Tariffs and Their Impact on Small Business" on YouTube

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT CANADIAN

Navigating product labels can be more complex than it seems!

Understanding the differences between terms like ‘Made in Canada,’ ‘Product of Canada,’ ‘Canadian Owned,’ and ‘Canadian Operated’ helps businesses and consumers make informed choices.

To clarify these distinctions, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has developed a set of infographics to provide helpful definitions.

By fostering a strong business environment, we can support local businesses, attract investment, retain Canadian jobs, and enhance economic competitiveness. Click on the images below to enlarge.

Canada’s engagement with the United States | The Government of Canada is providing resources and solutions to help you manage the potential effects of the evolving Canada-United States relationship.

Trade Commissioner Service | Now more than ever, the Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs, international opportunities, and our network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide.

Export Development Canada | EDC deploys $5 billion to help exporters
Financing and insurance solutions will support Canadian companies in managing risk and seizing new global opportunities.

Farm Credit Canada | The Made in Canada Grocery Guide is a curated resource that highlights locally produced grocery products, empowering Canadian consumers to support domestic food producers while discovering high-quality, homegrown offerings.

Made in Canada Grocery Guide | Ontario Chamber of Commerce Condemns U.S. Tariffs: Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Economies on Both Sides of the Border

Ontario Made | Ontario Made brings together manufacturers and makers, retailers and consumers to celebrate and promote the many world-class products that are made right here. They are dedicated to helping consumers identify Ontario-made products, celebrate what is Ontario Made, and support the purchase of Ontario-made products.

Funding and Relief Programs:

April 7, 2025 NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty. The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs. Click Here to Read the full News Release

Apply for funding relief – Duties Relief Program(External link) – This program allows qualified companies to import commercial goods without paying duties, as long as those goods are eventually exported. As part of the program, companies can manufacture or use the commercial goods in a limited manner before exporting.
Export Development Canada – Trade Impact Program(External link) – to help exporters reach new markets and to help companies impacted by non-payments, currency fluctuations, and other tariff impacts.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing Assistance (External link)– financing programs to support the agriculture and food industry, by helping to address cash flow challenges.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) – Loans(External link) – loans to assist businesses directly impacted by the tariff.
Employment and Social Development Canada – Work-Share Program(External link) – Work-sharing special measures to support businesses affected by tariffs.

March 6, 2025 | Ontario Business Coalition Recommends Priorities for Ford’s New Government
March 6, 2025 | Ontario’s Culture Sector: An Economic Powerhouse in Need of Bold Action
March 6, 2025 | U.S. Tariff Chaos Hurts Business On Both Sides Of The Border
March 6, 2025 | Canada’s Provincial Chambers of Commerce Recommend Agenda for Premiers
March 4, 2025 | Ontario Chamber of Commerce Condemns U.S. Tariffs: Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Economies on Both Sides of the Border
February 28, 2025 | Ontario Chamber to Premier: Protect Now, Compete for the Future
February 19, 2025 | Two-thirds of businesses bracing for negative impact of U.S. tariffs: Ontario Chamber
February 12, 2025 | Ontario Chamber announces co-chairs of Business and Trade Leadership Coalition
February 3, 2025 | Canada’s Provincial Chambers Unite to Urge Premiers to Dismantle Internal Trade Barriers
January 28, 2025 | Ontario Business Leaders Unite to Counter Tariff Threat, Strengthen Competitiveness
January 20, 2025 | Tariff Threat Remains a Wake-Up Call for Governments, Business: Ontario Chamber

March 13, 2025	List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 13, 2025
March 7, 2025	Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses
March 4, 2025	List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025	Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
February 21, 2025	Department of Finance Canada briefs industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship
February 14, 2025	Department of Finance Canada hosts briefing with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship
February 2, 2025	Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
February 2, 2025	List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025
February 2, 2025	Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
February 1, 2025	Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
January 31, 2025	Department of Finance Canada hosts briefing with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship
January 24, 2025	Department of Finance Canada officials host second briefing with industry stakeholders on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship
January 16, 2025	Government of Canada launches weekly briefings with industry stakeholders on Canada-U.S. economic relationship

March 18, 2025	Ontario Investing $3 Million to Train Automotive Workers Skills Development Fund investment will support Ontario’s automotive industry in the face of President Trump’s tariffs
March 10, 2025	Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States
March 10, 2025	Backgrounder: Applying a 25 Per Cent Electricity Surcharge on Exports to United States
February 3, 2025	Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party’s platform promise following U.S. tariffs threat

Business Lab Podcast	Listen Now! How Can Canada Navigate a World of Trump-ed Trade?
March 27, 2025	Which American Cities Are the Most Export-Dependent on Canada?
March 18, 2025	While the economy showed some resilience in early 2024, this quarter’s findings reveal that business optimism continues to erode, particularly among exporters.
March 13, 2025	Our Statement on China’s Agri-Food Tariffs
March 11, 2025	Our Statement on U.S. Decision to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
March 11, 2025	Podcast: How Can Canada Navigate a World of Trump-ed Trade? Mairead Lavery, Former President and CEO of Export Development Canada (EDC)
March 10, 2025	Policy Matters: Why Energy Security Matters Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow