Ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States have resulted in a series of tariffs affecting cross-border business. Most recently, the Government of Canada implemented a six-month relief from tariffs on certain goods imported from the U.S.
Businesses can request a tariff remission if:
- The goods are essential inputs that cannot be sourced domestically or reasonably from non-U.S. suppliers, or
- There are exceptional circumstances where tariffs would cause significant economic impact.
Chatham-Kent Economic Development & Tourism Services collaborates with all levels of government and industry organizations to help businesses navigate these changes and explore strategies for maintaining resilience. If you have questions or need support, please contact us at
ckeds@chatham-kent.ca.
The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus launched a Tariff Business Impact Survey which you can complete to provide support feedback. If you complete this survey, please also email us to provide your business information for direct support.
Please note: Due to ongoing tariff updates, this webpage will be continuously monitored and updated as new information becomes available. For a timeline of events, the Financial Times has created a timeline tracking the trade dispute.
Latest News & Updates
As of April 10, the U.S. continues to apply a 25% tariff on select Canadian goods, despite lifting some duties for other countries. In response, Canada has maintained reciprocal tariffs—25% on steel ($12.6 billion), aluminum ($3 billion), and a range of additional U.S. goods ($14.2 billion), totaling $29.8 billion.
On May 1, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that automobile parts meeting Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) rules of origin are exempt from these tariffs.
Steel Imported into the United States set to double to 50 per cent on June 4th | CTV News – May 30, 2025
Trump's Tariffs too Remain in Effect After Appeal Court Grants Stay | Reuters - May 29, 2025
Ontario Investing $1.3 Billion to Protect Manufacturing Workers and Jobs | Ontario Newsroom - May 5, 2025
CUSMA-Compliant Auto Parts Will Not Be Hit With Tariffs | CBC - May 2, 2025
Ontario has Announced the New $50 Million Ontario Together Trade Fund | Ontario Newsroom - April 16, 2025
Ontario Government is Introducing the Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act to Unlock Free Trade Labour Mobility Within Canada | Ontario Newsroom - April 16, 2025
Canada Announces New Support for Canadian Businesses Affected by U.S. Tariffs | Canada.ca - April 15, 2025
Trump's Partial Tariff Pullback Doesn't Affect Duties on Canadian Imports | CTV News - April 10, 2025
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers amid Economic Uncertainty | Ontario Newsroom - April 7, 2025
Canada is Launching 25 per cent Tariffs on all Vehicles Imported from the United States that are Not Compliant with CUSMA | CTV News - April 3, 2025
Canada Exempt from Trump's Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs, PM Carney Promises Countermeasures to Auto, Sectoral Levies | CTV News - April 2, 2025
The Government of Canada Introduces New Employment Insurance Measures to Support Canadian Workers Impacted by Foreign Tariffs - March 24, 2025
Canada Responds to Unjustified U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Products - March 12, 2025
List of Products from the United States Subject to 25% Tariffs - March 13, 2025
Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers | Ontario Newsroom - January 27, 2025
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June 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm — Navigating Your Cross Border Strategy | EMC
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June 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm — Cost Containment Strategies in Group Benefits | EMC Canada
July 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm — Government Funding for Today's Manufacturing Challenges | EMC Canada
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