Trade and Tariff Resource Hub

The Township of West Lincoln is working with local and regional partners to monitor the imposition of American tariffs on Canadian goods. Follow this page to find information about tariffs and resources to help you navigate the challenges ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is a tariff?

A tariff (also known as an import duty or customs duty) is a tax imposed by a country on imported products. This makes imported goods more expensive compared to competing products. Tariffs are usually imposed and collected by a country's customs authority or agency when goods cross the border. Find more answers to frequently asked questions about tariffs.

Who pays tariffs?

Buyers (i.e. importers) are typically responsible for paying tariffs at the time the goods are imported. However, the exact responsibility is defined by the Incoterms that apply to the contract between the exporter and importer. Find more answers to frequently asked questions about tariffs.

What is Canada's response to the US tariffs?

Find the latest information on Canada's official response to U.S. tariffs. Find more answers to frequently asked questions about tariffs.

Made in Ontario/Canada resources

Niagara Business Directory
Made in Canada
Ontario Made
Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing’s Manufacturing Ecosystem Map
Well Made in Canada

Tools and resources for businesses

I Am Niagara Local graphics
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce: Tariff and trade resources
Niagara Economic Development: Supporting Niagara Exporters and Importers
Economic Developers Council of Ontario: Trade and tariff resources
Association of Municipalities of Ontario: Tariffs and trade
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)’s Member Needs Help: Canada/US Trade Relations platform is open to all Canadian manufacturers, providing expert insights and solutions
Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC)’s Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker
Canada Tariff Finder: Find tariff rates for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement
Trade Data Online: Find trade data (import/export trends, key markets, trade flows) by product
Toronto Region Board of Trade's SME Playbook for Navigating US-Canada Tariffs

Trade Commissioner Service: Self-serve resources for problem solving
Department of Finance Canada: Canada's response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
Global Affairs Canada: Canada's engagement with the United States
Trade Commissioner Service: Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
Global Affairs Canada: Key facts about Canada’s competitiveness for foreign direct investment
Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC): Canada-U.S. Core Facts - Jan 7
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): The impact of potential tariffs: How to get your business ready
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): Canada-U.S. Trade War
CFIB: Impact of the U.S.-Canada tariff situation on businesses
Toronto Region Board of Trade: Talking Points: Cross-Border Trade
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to Trump’s Tariffs?

Funding opportunities

Upcoming events

The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... (FedDev Ontario), in collaboration with Niagara Region Economic Development, is hosting an information session on the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Join us on November 12 to learn how the RTRI can help your business tackle tariff challenges, strengthen supply chains, and enhance competitiveness in global markets.

📅 Webinar: November 12, at 12 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend
🔗 Register now