Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service has some advice on exporting during these uncertain times.

As you are undoubtedly aware, on February 1, 2025, the United States (U.S.) announced that it is imposing tariffs of 25% on imported Canadian goods, and a tariff of 10% on energy imports from Canada. On February 3rd, U.S. President Trump dropped his plan to levy tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Prime Minister Trudeau made a series of commitments to improve border security.

The information below was released prior to the announcement of the pause.

Canada’s response

The Government of Canada has announced a comprehensive response plan, which includes:

• $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs

• List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025

• Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

For detailed information on Canada’s response, visit Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Key resources for Canadian exporters

To help Canadian exporters navigate these changes, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has launched a webpage: Supporting Canadian Exporters Through U.S. Tariff Challenges.

This page will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.

This webpage provides:

• Self-serve resources for problem solving
• Information on government support

• Strategies for working with the TCS to diversify to international markets

Stay informed

Stay informed as the situation develops:

• Visit their website frequently for real-time updates. They’ll keep adding new information as it becomes available.

• Visit Finance Canada’s webpage for the latest on Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

• Join the mailing list for direct updates.

• Follow Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service on LinkedIn, X , and/or Facebook, for key developments.