Tariff Business Resources
This page is updated as new information or resources become available.
The U.S. government has proposed and, at times, implemented a 25% tariff on certain Canadian imports—a move that could have significant economic consequences for both Canada and the United States. Whether imposed or under consideration, these tariffs threaten to disrupt integrated supply chains, increase costs for consumers, and harm businesses and workers on both sides of the border.
The B.C. government estimates that under the most recent tariff scenario, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $43 billion in real GDP by 2029. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Business Data Lab (BDL) estimates that such tariffs could cost Americans approximately $1,300 per person annually.
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade wants to ensure that B.C. businesses are well-equipped to navigate this evolving trade environment. On this webpage, you will find a survey to help inform GVBOT's advocacy efforts, as well as links to numerous member resources to support your business. Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, is also serving as co-chair of the B.C. Trade and Economic Security Task Force.
Your input, provided through the survey below, will help inform GVBOT's ongoing advocacy efforts with government.
GVBOT IN ACTION
- Tell us about how these tariffs will impact your business. Fill out the quick survey here.
- Connect directly with our Policy team by emailing advocacy@boardoftrade.com.
- Accelerate your efforts to export to new markets with the help of our World Trade Centre- Vancouver
- Campaign setting a provincial target of 3% annual economic growth and calls on Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to adopt and take action to achieve the target. The 3% CHALLENGE: Agenda for Economic Growth
- Policy Report - Unleashing Local Trade and Production in Canada
- February 1: Trump's tariffs bad for Canadians and Americans
- February 11: GVBOT applauds City of Vancouver's Efforts to Support Local Businesses
- February 26: U.S. Tariff Delay: Canada must act now to strengthen internal trade
- The Jill Bennett Show - January 23: Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum
- BIV - February 1: B.C. business community responds to Trump tariffs
- CTV News - February 1: B.C. to 'immediately stop buying' liquor from red states over Trump tariffs, premier says
- CityNews - February 1: B.C. business groups, politicians react to tariff announcement
- Vancouver Sun - February 2: U.S. tariffs: What happens now for B.C. businesses?
- CBC - On The Coast - February 4: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO 'angry' about U.S. tariff threats
- CBC News - February 4: B.C. fast-tracking 18 resource projects to reduce reliance on United States
- The Jill Bennett Show - February 5: 'Buy Canadian' sentiment grows as Trump tariffs spark trade war
- The Province - February 6: Interprovincial trade barriers: Why do they matter in the plan against Trump's tariffs?
- BIV - February 11: Vancouver council unanimous in fighting back against Trump's tariffs
- March 13: Market Diversification – Expanding Beyond the U.S. by Utilizing Canada's FTAs
- March 27: Domestic Trade & Interprovincial Expansion
- February 28 Live Stream - A Conversation with Minister Joly
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Municipal
Provincial
- B.C. provides economic assessment of Trump's tariff threat
- New cabinet committee will protect B.C.'s economy from tariff threat
- Premier announces immediate response, vows to defend B.C. against Trump tariffs
- B.C.'s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
- Premier's statement on tariffs imposed by the U.S.
- Defending B.C. against impact of U.S. tariffs
- Premier announces new measures to defend B.C. from Trump tariffs - Updated March 6, 2025
Federal
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on the Canada-U.S. relationship and internal trade
- First Ministers' statement on the Canada-United States relationship
- Government of Canada launches weekly briefings with industry stakeholders on Canada-U.S. economic relationship
- Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
- List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025
- Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
- Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
- Prime Minister Trudeau provides update follwing Feb 3. call with President Trump
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on the Canada-U.S. relationship and economic prosperity
- Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada
- Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
- Canada's engagement with the United States
- Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
- Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses
BUSINESS RESOURCES
- BENNETT JONES: Duty Calls: Preparing for US and Canadian Tariffs
- BDC: Resources for businesses impacted by potential U.S. tariffs
- BDC The impact of potential tariffs: How to get your business ready
- BRITISH COLUMBIA REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION: Choose Your Own (Mis)Adventure: How US Tariffs Could Impact BC Housing
- CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker
- CENTRAL 1: Trade war games: U.S. tariff s, Canada responds
- CFIB: U.S. Tariffs: What They Mean to Your Business
- EDC: FAQs: What Canadian exporters need to know about the impact of potential U.S. tariffs
- EY: Navigating through the uncertainty of potential new tariffs on imports of Canadian products into the United States
- FASKEN: Knowledge Centre Canada-Trump Administration 2.0
- GOWLINGS WLG: Preparing for tariffs: A short guide for Canadian companies
- KPMG: KPMG in Canada supports Canadian businesses navigating U.S. tariffs
- MCMILLAN: Preparing for Potential US Tariffs: Key Dates and Strategic Considerations
- MCMILLAN: Insights Header image Publications The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely
- MILLER THOMSON LLP: The US tariffs and Canadian retaliatory measures: What you need to know
- MNP: Tariff Exposure Risk Assessment
- PWC: US Tariff Industry Analysis under incoming Trump administration
- PWC: Tax Insights: Potential US tariffs and Canadian countermeasures ─ How will it affect Canadian businesses?
- RBC: A U.S.-Canada trade shock now in play: first economic takeaways
- TEC CANADA: Navigating the Proposed Tariffs: What Canadian Business Leaders Need to Know
WEBINARS
- BDO CANADA - January 16: What the next U.S. administration means for Canadian businesses
- KPMG - February 5: U.S. Tariffs: Urgent Implications for Businesses in British Columbia
- MNP - February 11: Tariffs, taxes, and more trends in 2025
- BDC - February 25: Running your business in 2025: Building resilience in a changing world
- GLOBAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS - March 11: Insight to Impact with Hannah Thibedeau
- DENTONS - Weekly Updates: Trump 2.0. Weekly Webinar Series - The Trade War is on. Now what?
- PCB GLOBAL TRADE MANAGEMENT- Video Series: Trade Routes
If your organization has webinars or resources available for B.C. businesses related to the U.S. tariffs and you would like to include them on this webpage, please email advocacy@boardoftrade.com.