U.S. Trade Resources for Businesses and Job Seekers

News and updates

• Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods: The Government of Canada's primary webpage with information about the trade and tariff situation.
• Consultations on Canada’s Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Comment Submission Form

• Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant: Updated news and resources compiled by the Chamber.
• CTV News: A dedicated page with real-time updates about the trade situation.
• Government of Canada: US-related news.
• Retail Council of Canada: News and resources.
• Google News: Latest Canada-US trade news headlines.
• Thompson Hines: News and analysis of trade law developments from a US perspective.
• UPS: Trade and tariff updates from one of the largest international courier companies.

Impacted goods

• Canadian Tariffs on Goods (imports to Canada from the USA): An updated list from the Government of Canada of goods impacted by Canadian tariffs.
• United States Executive Order regarding US tariffs on goods (exports from Canada to the USA): While a detailed list of all goods impacted has not yet been released at the time of this link being posted, this executive order outlines the overall tariffs.

Services and supports

• BDC TradeInsights: An article from Business Development Corporation about what companies can do and can expect with regards to US tariffs.
• Business Funding: A concierge program from the Government of Canada to help find programs, services, and funding available to businesses.
• Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium: The EMC "Member Needs Help" program is an exclusive service for its members, designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the manufacturing community. For a limited time, the Canada/US Trade Relations Edition is open to all Canadian manufacturers. Here you can review questions and pose new ones to a community of peers and experts. Additionally, if you would like to stay informed with regular email communications on this topic, you can sign up by completing this form.
• My EDC Account: Access export information and services.
• Government of Canada: Resources for trading across North America.
• Trade Commissioner Services: Doing business in the United States.

Business strategies and services

• Gowling WLG:  Insights in how to prepare for and work through the changes by strengthening your business from an international law and trade firm.
• Tronconi Segarra & Associates:  Learn about expansion through US acquisition from this NY state based firm and their recorded webinar on YouTube.

Government customs broker lists

• Canadian Border Services Agency: List of licensed customs brokers.
• US Customs and Border Protection: Permitted Customs Brokers Listing.

Customs brokers and freight forwarders

• Canadian Export Classification: Look up the Harmonized System code for your goods.
• Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association: Directory of organizations.
• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB): Partner with a customs broker or freight forwarder to determine the correct code for your goods.
• C.H. Robinson: A company sharing resources and events information for international trade.
• Livingston International: A company sharing resources for trading with the USA.
• Rules of origin facilitator: Search for information on tariffs, trade agreements and rules of origin.

Trade data

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Trade statistics.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab: Dashboard of US-Canada trade stats.
• Statistics Canada: Bilateral trade in goods, customs and balance of payment-basis.
• Trade Map: Trade statistics for international business development from the International Trade Centre.
• United States Trade Representative: Canada trade and investment summary.

Tariff Info and Resources

• Canada Tariff Finder: A tool from BDC, EDC, and the Government of Canada to help research to what markets and what good tariffs may apply.
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Information on trade and tariffs from a uniquely small business perspective.
• Export Development Canada: How tariffs work.
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS): From the US Trade Commission, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is the global system of nomenclature applied to most world trade in goods.
• Tariff Information and Harmonized System (HS): From the Government of Canada, get country-specific information on Harmonized System (HS) codes and foreign customs tariffs for Canadian exporters.
• Tariff Toolkit: A guide to help entrepreneurs and support organizations navigate the complexities of tariffs and their impact on businesses.

Business labour supports

• Employment Insurance Work Sharing: The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.

Job seeker resources

• CareerLink: An Employment Ontario community agency providing resources and services for job seekers.
• Community Resource Services (CRS): An Employment Ontario community agency providing resources and services for job seekers.
• SOAR Community Services: An Employment Ontario community agency providing resources and services for job seekers.

Source Canadian

• Source Canadian and Support Brantford: Check out our evolving page of resources and information to help business and consumers learn how to buy domestic.

Support Brantford

• Source Canadian and Support Brantford: Check out our evolving page of resources and information to help business and consumers learn how to buy domestic.

Industry resources

• CME: Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
• EMC: Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
• TrilliumGIS: Learn about Ontario's advanced industry network.