On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada, with the exception of Canadian energy, which will face a 10% tariff. The implementation of these tariffs significantly impact Canada’s economy by raising costs and disrupting supply chains essential to businesses in both countries. In response, Canada has implemented 25% retaliatory tariffs on American goods with an additional 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum scheduled to be imposed on March 12.
For up-to-date information about U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, please visit the Government of Canada’s website.
Business economic impact survey
With the impact on the local business community, the City of Quinte West is committed to supporting local businesses. Your feedback is important to help us identify the needs and concerns of the business community and to provide timely information and resources to mitigate tariff impacts. The survey below will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Please submit your feedback by Wednesday, April 9.
Support for businesses
With the impact on the local business community, the City of Quinte West is committed to supporting local businesses by providing information and resources to mitigate tariff impacts, explore new trade opportunities, and share regional best practices. Our community is made up of resilient businesses and the City of Quinte West is here to help.
The City is working closely with our regional partners on initiatives including:
- Industry and business visits: The City of Quinte West is working with its regional partners to visit local businesses and talk with business owners to learn more about business needs, and address challenges.
- Engagement and consultation: With the impact on the local business community, the City of Quinte West is committed to supporting local businesses. Your feedback is important to help us identify the needs and concerns of the business community and to provide timely information and resources to mitigate tariff impacts.
- Business resources: This webpage has been developed to provide timely tariff-related information and resources from all levels of government and regional partners. Bookmark and check this page regularly for updates as the Canada-U.S. tariff situation evolves.
- Shop local support: The City of Quinte West together with its regional economic partners encourages residents and visitors to keep their money in the community by shopping at local businesses, shops and restaurants. Visit quintewest.ca/ShopLocal for more information.
- Government of Canada Work-Sharing program: A new work-sharing program to provide additional support for a limited time for affected businesses during a period of economic downturn. Visit canada.ca for more information.
- The CanExport SMEs Program Reopens: The CanExport SMEs Program is Accepting Applications to help eligible small and medium-sized enterprises get up to $50,000 to cover 50% of the costs of exporting products or services to new markets. Visit tradecommissioner.gc.ca for more information
- Ontario Federation of Agriculture Tariffs and Trade Updates: the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is working closely with key sector leaders and partners to understand the impact to agricultural businesses. For more information visit: https://ofa.on.ca/issues/tariffs-and-trade/
Upcoming business resource information session
Webinar on Tariffs and Canadian/US Trade
Wednesday, March 19 at 10 A.M. EDT
Links and resources
Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
Connect with local businesses in the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce directory.
Shop ‘Made in Quinte’
Find information about products made in the Bay of Quinte region.
Shop ‘Ontario-made’
Showcase and source Ontario-made products.
Shop ‘Made in Canada’
Buy Canadian for Canadians.
Directory of Canadian companies
Search business registries and find Canadian importers.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for Canadian importers and exporters.
Canada Tariff Finder
Check import or export tariffs for specific goods and markets.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Prepare your business for tariffs. A checklist for Canadian exporters.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Tips for navigating U.S. tariffs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported goods or services. When a country imposes tariffs on goods imported from another country, it makes those goods more expensive for consumers and businesses in the importing country.
Read the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce’s statement on the impacts of tariffs to Belleville and Quinte West; By the Numbers: Tariff Impacts for Belleville & Quinte West.
Read the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s article: Cities most exposed by Tariffs article addressing Belleville-Quinte West
- March 12, 2025: President Trump’s proclamations reinstate 25 per cent tariffs on all steel products and increase tariffs to 25 per cent on aluminum imports into the U.S. as of March 12.
- March 4, 2025: Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada effective March 4, 2025.
- February 26, 2025: Labour Market Ministers prepare to respond to potential tariff impacts.
- February 26, 2025: Minister of Transport and Internal Trade concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C.
- February 25, 2025: Government of Canada removing more than half of federal exceptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement to strengthen Interprovincial Trade.
- February 8, 2025: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to discuss Canada-United States trading relationship.
- February 3, 2025: Canada and the United States agree to delay the imposition of tariffs on imported goods 30 days to March 4, 2025.
- February 1, 2025: Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Minister Melanie Joly announce retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $155 billion worth of imported U.S. products.
- February 1, 2025: President Donald Trump announced three executive orders to impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada (with the exception of Canadian energy/energy resource exports from Canada which will face a 10% tariff instead), Mexico, and China to take effect on February 4, 2025 and to remain indefinitely.
Contact us
Economic Development and Tourism Services
City of Quinte West
613.392.2841
[email protected]