Tariff and Trade Resources
The GNCC is committed to helping businesses navigate the complexities of tariffs and international trade in an evolving economic landscape. This page serves as a central hub for essential resources, insights, and updates to support your business in managing trade challenges and opportunities.
Prepare Your Business for U.S. Tariffs
Stay informed and take proactive steps to navigate tariff challenges.
- U.S. Tariffs: What’s Next? – Five key strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Navigating U.S. Tariffs: Ten Tips for Ontario SMEs (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) – Practical steps to maintain competitiveness.
- Managing Uncertainty: A Risk Guide for Canadian Business (KPMG) – Risk management strategies for uncertain trade environments.
Essential Trade and Tariff Resources
Find key information on tariffs, trade regulations, and market expansion.
- Business Benefits Finder – Discover government funding, tax credits, and trade support.
- Canadian Customs Tariff Classifications – Find tariff codes for imported and exported goods.
- International Trade and Investment (Government of Canada) – Insights on global trade opportunities.
- List of U.S. Products Subject to Tariffs – Identify tariff-affected goods.
- Support for Importers and Exporters (BDC) – Trade and tariff resources for Canadian businesses.
- Tariff Information by Product and Country (BDC) – Find tariff rates for specific goods and markets.
- Niagara Region Economic Development – Local trade and investment resources.
- Niagara Foreign Trade Zone – Tax and tariff benefits for businesses in Niagara.
Support for Businesses
Access funding and expert guidance for international trade.
- FedDev Southern Ontario – Funding for innovation, growth, and export development.
- Funding and Support for International Business (Government of Canada) – Programs to help businesses expand globally.
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service – Expert advice on export markets and trade opportunities.
- Southwestern Ontario Development Fund – Financial support for business expansion.
- Niagara College Research and Innovation – Support for SMEs in Niagara.
Latest News and Insights
Keep up with the latest updates on trade policies and tariff impacts.
- The Daily Update (GNCC) – Timely business news and analysis.
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce News – National trade and policy updates.
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce News – Provincial insights and economic trends.
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Trade and Tariff Hub – Industry-specific trade resources and updates.
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