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Tariff Resource Hub

Explore the Tariff Resource Hub for the latest updates, business resources, and to connect with the team.

Norfolk County Economic Development is here to help! We are committed to working with Norfolk businesses to provide support, connect you with resources, and advocate for response activities.

Business Impact Survey

As Canada faces the looming threat of cross-border tariffs, the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus is carrying out a survey to determine potential impacts across the region, including Norfolk County. Please take a moment to complete the short survey to indicate the anticipated impacts on your business locally.”

Latest News

UPDATE: April 16, 2025: Ontario Unlocking Free Trade Within Canada, Province of Ontario
UPDATE: April 15, 2025: Canada announces new supports for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, Government of Canada
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty, Province of Ontario, April 7, 2025
Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the USA, Government of Canada, April 3, 2025.
Canada responds to unjustified tariffs on steel and aluminum, Government of Canada, March 12, 2025.
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 13, 2025, Government of Canada, March 12, 2025 (searchable list)
Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses, Government of Canada, March 7, 2025
Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs, Government of Canada, March 4, 2025
U.S proceeds with tariffs, White House, March 3, 2025
U.S. pauses tariff for Canada by one month, White House, February 3, 2025.
Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Government of Canada, February 3, 2025
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025, Government of Canada, February 2, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border, United States Executive Order, February 1, 2025

Supports for business, agriculture, and industy

Ontario Together Trade Fund
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
EDC deploys $5 billion to help exporters
EI Worksharing Program – special measures in response to tariffs
FCC offers financial support – loans for agriculture and food businesses
BDC offers resources and tools
Information on the Duty Deferral and Duty Drawback Programs – Learn about eligibility for Canada’s duty relief and refunding of duties
Canada Tariff Finder

Made in Canada Initiatives

Ontario Made: Online portal to source or promote Ontario-made goods for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).
Made in CA: Made in CA is compiling a list of Canadian products in one place, so you can support Canadian businesses and Canadian workers. Click the link at the top of their page to submit your product or business.
Labelling for “Made In Canada” and “Product of Canada” – Take advantage of Canadian labelling, being sure to observe federal guidelines.
Canadian Made Products – Submit your products for listing.
Well Made in Canada

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has introduced this new tool to help map out the vital relationships between businesses on both sides of the border.

Webinars

Navigating Tariffs – Recorded webinar by KPMG, hosted by Invest WindsorEssex and Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (slide deck)

Tariff Tools: Export Development Canada

Explore information and interactive tools Export Development Canada, an organization dedicated to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes succeed on the world stage.
- FAQs: What Canadian exporters need to know about the impact of potential U.S. tariffs
- Interactive Tool: Canada Tariff Finder

Government of Canada Resources

Canada Announces new support for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. Tariffs
Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
Business Benefits Finder: Explore programs and services to help grow your business.
Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)

Member Needs Help: For a limited time, EMC has made the Canada/US Trade Relations Edition of its member service open to all Canadian manufacturers.

Other information and resources

EDCO Roundtable Whitepaper on Tariffs – March 7, 2025
Canadian Industry Data Portal
Trillium GIS – Interactive map helping businesses locate advanced manufacturing resources across Ontario