As of April 10, the United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back select duties against countries around the world. A 25% tariff remains on some Canadian goods, and a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles took effect on April 3. Canada still has a 25% tariff on all vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA.
Canada has also maintained a 25% reciprocal tariff on steel products worth $12.6 billion and aluminum products worth $3 billion, along with additional tariffs on imported U.S. goods totaling $14.2 billion. In total, these tariffs amount to $29.8 billion.
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
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
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on $29.8 Billion Worth of U.S. Goods - March 12, 2025
Canada Tariff Finder
The
Canada Tariff Finder helps businesses check import and export tariffs for specific goods and markets, particularly in countries with which Canada has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
This tool provides:
- General tariff rates applicable to all nations
- Preferential rates under FTAs, including phase-out periods
- Side-by-side tariff comparisons for up to three countries or products
The Canada Tariff Finder is a collaborative initiative by BDC, EDC, and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service of Global Affairs Canada.
Trade Support & Resources
Expanding into new markets can help businesses secure new customers and revenue streams, especially in light of U.S tariff uncertainties. Consider exploring alternative trade opportunities through these resources:
*The Canadian government is offering a temporary 6-month relief from tariffs on certain goods imported from the U.S. The Government will consider requests for remission in the following instances:
To address situations where goods used as inputs cannot be sourced domestically, either on a national or regional basis, or reasonably from non-U.S. sources.
To address, on a case-by-case basis, other exceptional circumstances that could have severe adverse impacts on the Canadian economy.
Live Info Sessions
The following live sessions can be accessed or registered for below:
April 29, 12:30pm to 1:30pm — Unlock the European Market Without Leaving Canada | Toronto Region Board of Trade
April 29, 6:00pm to 7:00pm — Market Trends and Opportunities in Japan | Government of Ontario
April 30, 12:00pm to 1:00pm — Navigating Policy Webinar - Trump Administraion, Geopolitics and Trade | CME
May 1, 11:45am to 1:30pm — 100 Days of Disruption: Canada VS. Trump | Economic Club of Canada
May 6, 8:00am to 2:00pm — Manufacturing Outlook 2025: Navigating Trends in a Turbulent Economy | EMC
May 15, 10:00am to 11:00am — EDCO Trade and Tariffs Roundtable Discussion | EDCO
May 21, 1:00pm to 2:00pm — Unlock New Markets with Mergers & Acquisitions | EDC
Ontario's Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem
The
TrilliumGIS database, maintained by the Trillium Network, provides comprehensive data on Ontario's manufacturing sector, including:
- Manufacturing Establishments
- Supply chain connections
- Business-to-business opportunities
- Innovation partnerships
Support Local Directories
How to Showcase your Local Business
- Register now for your Ontario Made business through Support Ontario Made
- If you manufacture, make, or produce a local product in Chatham-Kent, please contact ckeds@chatham-kent.ca to get in touch with one of our Economic Development staff to discuss the potential of a Made in CK business spotlight.
- Showcasing your Made in CK business can raise awareness by highlighting what you do and sharing unique "Did You Know" facts. It's also a great way to illustrate your business' local or global impact, foster supply chain connections, and demonstrate your advancements in technology. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to showcase your workforce and the evolving opportunities that support Chatham-Kent's economy.
- Use social media to position your business as local or Canadian made. By using hashtags like #MadeinCK or #MadeinCanada, the public will be able to identify your product. Tagging the Economic Development (@investck), Tourism Services (@visitchathamkent), or the Small Business Centre (@ckbizcentre) social media channels can also increase awareness of your product during these times.
Funding & Financial Assistance
- Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFI) - supports high-growth, innovative small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural and urban communities by offering loans of $150,000 to $500,000 to support all aspects of growth challenges. Funded in part by FedDev Ontario, SOFI empowers innovation in sourthern Ontario.
Ontario Together Trade Fund - provides financial support to help businesses near-term investments so they can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets, and re-shore critical supply chains in the face of U.S. tariffs. (Please note the application period opens April 23, 2025)
- As a first step to support workers and businesses, the province is:
- Deferring select provincially administered taxes for six months from 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.
- Through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), issuing a further $2 billion rebate for safe employers to support businesses and help keep workers on the job, in addition to the previous $2 billion rebate distributed in March.
- Canada's Employment Insurance (EI)'s Work-Sharing Program - The Work-Sharing is an adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. It provides income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance benefits who work a temporarily reduced work while their employer recovers.
- EDC Trade Impact Program - Export Development Canada (EDC) will offer $5 billion in new facilities over 2 years to help exporters reach new markets for Canadian products and help companies navigate the challenges imposed by tariffs, including losses from non-payment, currency fluctuations, lack of access to cash flows, and barriers to expansion.
- Funding that Helps Your Company Grow in Global Markets - CanExport SMEs program is accepting applications
- Ontario Government Funding Opportunities - Financial support for businesses.
- Pivot to Grow Loan - Business Development Canada (BDC) will offer $500 million in new lending. BDC's Pivot to Grow program will provide financing, advice and loan deferrals to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) financially impacted by the chill effects of potential or imposed U.S. tariffs.
- Trade Disruption Customer Support Program - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will offer $1 billion in new lending. This program features access to an additional credit line of up to $500,000 along with new term loans. FCC customers will have the option to defer principal payments for up to 12 months on current loans.
Sector-Specific Support & Updates
