Tariffs & Resources

The City of Niagara Falls, along with our partners are actively monitoring the implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods; and the reciprocal tariffs on goods coming from the United States. 

Follow this page for information and resources, as they become available.

Webinar Series

Making Sense of the Current State of Trade with the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and GHY International

Tuesday, April 29th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Team Niagara is pleased to present a virtual webinar series ‘Beyond Borders’ to explore the changing business landscape in Canada and across the world.

The second session on April 29th will be Making Sense of the Current State of Trade with the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and GHY International from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  

Join us for the second installment of the Beyond Borders webinar series, featuring experts from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and GHY International. This session will provide an update of current trends at Niagara’s borders and tips during border crossings. Learn how to access customs supports and resources to expand your business beyond Canadian borders. 

• Current updates on transportation flows at Niagara’s borders
• Tips and Tricks for border crossing (Commercial/Leisure)
• Customs supports and solutions for business
• Export and trade advice 
• Q&A with industry experts 

REGISTER HERE: Eventbrite 

Updates

• April 3, 2025 - Executive Order - Reciprocal Tariffs 
  • Canada will not be subjected to that additional baseline tariff rate because the previously announced border-related tariffs will continue to apply instead.
• April 2, 2025 - 25% Tariffs on Autos and Auto Parts, effective April 3, 2025
• March 4, 2025 - Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• February 27, 2025 - Niagara Industrial Association Statement on U.S. Tariff Threats
• February 11, 2025 - 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, effective March 12, 2025

Resources

Canada Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

• Resources Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges

GHY Tariff Tracker

• Real-time updates with interactive tariff tracker

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Statement

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

• Navigating U.S. Tariffs - Tips for Ontario SMES to Stay Competitive
• Media Releases

Export Development Canada (EDC)

• Preparing Your Business for Tariffs: A checklist for exporters
• NEW EDC Trade Impact Program

Additional Resources

Bank of Canada - Evaluating the Potential Impacts of U.S. Tariffs

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Tariff Resources

Export Development Canada (EDC) - Navigating Uncertainty 

Niagara Economic Development

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

• Ontario Made Initiative

Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance

Niagara Industrial Association (NIA)

Canada Tariff Finder