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Stay current with the latest developments in Canada-U.S. trade relations
- Key Information
Canada’s Response to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Details on how Canada is responding to tariffs
B.C.’s Response to Unjustified U.S. Tariffs: Details on the provincial response to tariffs
Tariffs, Rules and Regulations: Detailed information on tariff classification and legalities of international trade
International Trade and Investment: Find trade or investment agreements and information on exporting and importing in Canada
List of Products Subject to Tariffs: List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
Global Affairs Canada: Canada’s competitiveness for foreign direct investment key facts
Canada & British Columbia’s Free Trade Agreements: A map that details international trade agreements
Trade & Investment Agreements: Explore Canada’s free trade agreements
- News & Updates
Trump Tariffs: Tracking the economic impact of the trump trade war including timelines and key findings
US/CA Tariff Hotline: Up-to-date trade actions and a US/CA tariff hotline
Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker: International trade updates
- Data
Tariff Exposure for Canadian Cities: An index showcasing compared vulnerability
Canada/U.S. Trade Tracker: Data on the trade relationship between Canada and the U.S.
British Columbia Trade Profiles: Statistics on the export and import of goods in British Columbia and international trade fact sheets
A Playbook for Measuring a Tariff Shock in Canada: Data on how tariffs might affect different industries and countries
Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Entrepreneurs: A survey that summarizes primary challenges and needs of Canadian entrepreneurs amidst tariffs
Facts and Data for U.S. Partners: Details on Canada/US trade relations
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations: Measuring household views of inflation, the labour market and household finances
- Economic Analysis & Reports
Bank of Canada: How Canadian businesses and households are reacting to the trade conflict
- Business Outlook Survey: First quarter of 2025
- Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations: First quarter of 2025
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Monthly business barometer
A U.S.-Canada Trade Shock Now in Play: First economic takeaways
OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2025: Steering through uncertainty
Evaluating the Impacts of US tariffs: Explores scenarios and impacts of tariffs
BC Real Estate Association: How US tariffs could impact BC housing
Canadian Home Builders’ Association: Impacts of Trump tariffs on Canadian residential construction sector
Canadian Tourism: Impact of Trump tariffs on the tourism sector
- Guides
Everything You Want to Know about the Canada-U.S. Tariffs: An easy-to-understand guide on what tariffs are and how the increase will change trade
Preparing for Tariffs: A guide for North American importers and exporters
Canada’s Free Trade Agreements: A guide to expanding your business to new markets where Canada has free trade agreements
- Taxes
Tax Relief: Support for businesses affected by tariffs
Tax Insights: Tax considerations for U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures
Estimate Duty and Taxes: A calculator tool that provides an estimate of duties and taxes
- FAQs
U.S. Tariffs and What They Mean to Your Business: FAQs on importing and exporting
Self-Serve Resources: Helpful links and information for tariff problem-solving
Resources for Businesses
Tools for businesses to prepare for tariff changes
- Government Resources
Canada Tariff Finder: Find tariff information in just a few clicks
Supports For Business: Find hundreds of programs and services quickly and easily with tools and resources from the Government of Canada
Resources for Canadian Businesses Facing U.S. Tariffs: Support your business through trade uncertainty
Trade Commissioner Service: Connects businesses with funding, support and international opportunities
Requesting Remission from Tariffs: Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain products from the U.S.
Trade and Investment Agreements: Explore Canada’s free trade agreements and foreign investment promotion
- Loans & Funding
Pivot to Grow Loan: Get up to $2M to help you counter the effects of tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S.
Trade Impact Program: $5 billion in capacity to support Canadian exporters
Trade Disruption Consumer Support Program: FCC is providing $1 billion in new lending to help alleviate financial challenges
Business Benefits Finder: Find programs and services to help your business grow
- Toolkits
Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit: Supports early-stage entrepreneurs in navigating tariffs and the impact on their business
BDC Trade Tension Opportunities: New opportunities for businesses amid tariff changes
BDO Tariff Readiness: Tools to help your business navigate tariffs
BDO Resilience Blueprint: A resilience blueprint for businesses to assess risk and prepare for tariffs
KPMG Navigating Tariffs: Develop a proactive trade strategy to mitigate risks in the face of trade disruption
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Tariff Business Resources: News updates on tariffs
CCIB Tariff Information: Indigenous business tariff support
- Risk Assessments
Tariff Exposure Risk Assessment: Take a three-minute assessment to get a better understanding of your risk exposure to tariffs
Preparing your Businesses for Tariffs: A checklist for exporters
- Exporting & Importing Information
Supporting Canadian Exporters: Assistance for exporters through tariff challenges
Export Diversification: Funding and solutions to start diversifying exports
Canada’s Free Trade Agreements: A guide to expanding your business to new markets where Canada has free trade agreements
Canada Customs Tariff: Tariff classifications for goods you want to import into Canada
Trade and Invest British Columbia: Helping businesses and investors connect with opportunities in B.C.
United States Market Intelligence: Insights and analysis on the business environment of Canada’s largest export market
Trade Commissioner Service: Doing business in the United States
Exporting from Canada: New market entry, reducing risk, trade data and inclusive trade
- Trade Programs and Resources
Trade Accelerator Program: TAP facilitates strategic growth, and fosters international trade opportunities
Export Programs for BC Businesses: Resources, connections, and information that will level-up your business to play at the global level
Work-Sharing Program: a program that helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity
Indigenous Business Export Support: Opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada to successfully expand into global markets
Business Women in International Trade: Opportunities for Canadian women-owned and women-led businesses to successfully expand into global markets
- Manufacturing
Make It In Canada: A free web-based matchmaking platform helps Canadian manufacturers and suppliers connect with each other to produce more goods entirely within Canada
Canada/US Trade Relations: Answers to manufacturing specific export/import questions
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund: Helping manufacturing companies modernize, innovate, and grow by providing funding for capital projects
Steel Diversion Consultation: A 30-day public consultation aimed at evaluating potential trade measures to protect against the diversion of steel products into Canada
- Agriculture & Forestry
Trade Disruption Consumer Support Program: FCC is providing $1 billion in new lending to help alleviate financial challenges
Government Agriculture Support: Support for agriculture and agri-food impacted by trade disruptions
Agri-food Trade: International trade of agri-food products
Navigating US Canada Tariffs: A farmer’s guide to local sales
Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance: Advocates for fair trade and market access for Canadian agri-food
Which Canadian Ag Sectors are the Most Exposed to U.S. Tariffs: Specifics on how tariffs will affect each agriculture sector
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program: Cost-share funding to eligible sector business and associations to undertake market development activities outside of B.C.
Forestry Innovation Investment Market Initiatives: Encourages the development of export markets and new market segments for BC forest products
- Webinars & Surveys
2025 U.S. Tariff Survey for B.C. Businesses: The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade wants to hear how these tariffs will impact your business
JEDI.Minister@gov.bc.ca: Email the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation with tariff-related questions, concerns, or suggestions
Inquiries on Impacts of U.S. Tariffs on B.C. Industry: Tell the provincial government how U.S. tariffs impact your business, ask questions or provide suggestions
Steel Diversion Consultation: A 30-day public consultation aimed at evaluating potential trade measures to protect against the diversion of steel products into Canada
- Expert Assistance
Accelerated Growth Service: Helps established Canadian businesses navigate and access the government supports they need to grow and scale
Trade Resilience: Speak with an expert to strengthen your business through trade optimization
Export Navigator Program: Reach out to export advisors who have extensive knowledge and experience in reaching new markets
Export Help Hub: Receive customized export support based on your business
Local Business
Places to start supporting local
- Chambers of Commerce
Lake Country Chamber: Passionate about championing the needs and aspirations of the Lake Country community
Greater Westside Board of Trade: Promoting the Westside as a great place to work, live and do business
Kelowna Chamber: A member-driven organization dedicated to connecting, serving and empowering the Kelowna business community
Peachland Chamber: Championing important issues for a thriving, and collaborative local business community
- Business Improvement Associations
Downtown Kelowna: Dedicated to making the Downtown Kelowna area a vibrant and desirable place to live, work, and do business
Uptown Rutland: Dedicated to promoting and supporting the business community in the Rutland
- Small Business Support
Help for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs: Start, manage and grow a successful small business in British Columbia
Community Futures Central Okanagan: Specialized business advising and loans
WeBC: A not-for-profit that supports women business owners with business loans and expertise, training, resources, and peer network support
- Programs for BC Business
Integrated Marketplace: Accelerate and de-risk the adoption of domestic innovations
Capital Compass Innovation Ecosystem: Built for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ecosystem enablers to better understand and navigate B.C.’s robust innovation ecosystem
Passport to Markets: Program provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, and sales agents
ESG Centre of Excellence: Free ESG resources to help B.C. businesses strengthen their sustainability
BC Bid: Online marketplace where public sector organizations in British Columbia advertise contract opportunities for goods, services, and construction
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Program: Non-repayable funding for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs to enhance Indigenous food systems in British Columbia
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program: Provides support for new farmers to develop business plans and infrastructure
Buy BC Partnership Program: Provides funding to promote BC-grown and processed food products
Poultry Biosecurity Program: Enhances biosecurity on poultry farms in BC
Beneficial Management Practices Program: An on-farm cost-share incentive program supporting environmental sustainability efforts
- Farmers’ Markets
Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market: Support local farmers starting in April
Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market: Fresh, locally grown or crafted products
Westbank Farmers’ Market: Located at Westridge Shopping Centre
- Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Kelowna: Browse local experiences and events
Hello BC: Plan a trip in your own backyard with local travel ideas
Visit Westside: Explore the beauty of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation!
Visit Lake Country: Experience a rural community feel, all coupled with an urban twist that adds a unique charm
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association: Supports business and community tourism interests throughout the Thompson Okanagan region
Taste Around: A delicious opportunity to discover or rediscover restaurants with special deals
- Industry Associations
Accelerate Okanagan: A technology accelerator that provides programs and community support to help entrepreneurs and tech startups
Urban Development Institute: A non-partisan, non-profit association paving the way for tomorrow’s cities
Wine BC: Represents the region’s wine industry and wine tourism experiences
BC Fruit Growers’ Association: An industry association promoting public awareness of the tree fruit sector
Southern Interior Construction Association: A non-profit membership organization representing the construction industry in the southern interior
Canadian Home Builders’ Association: A non-profit organization that represents the residential construction industry in the Okanagan region
Innovate BC: Fostering innovation to drive a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive economy
- Business Directories
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business: Explore Canadian Indigenous Businesses
Kelowna Chamber: Search members of the Kelowna Chamber
Greater Westside Board of Trade: Greater Westside business directory
Kelowna Now: Business directory for Kelowna
Okanagan Local: Directory of Okanagan businesses
- Shopping
Buy BC: Support local growers and producers here at home
Made in CA: Lists of products and services made in Canada
Made in Canada: How to read food product labels at the store
Love for Kelowna: Find over 100 local artists and artisans online and in-store
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