Supporting Foreign Direct Investment through United States tariff challenges
On March 4, 2025, U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and on energy and potash exports from Canada to the U.S. came into effect. The U.S. subsequently limited these tariffs to non-CUSMA compliant goods.
Canada has responded to the U.S. imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by introducing countermeasures designed to compel the U.S. to remove the tariffs as soon as possible.
While the tariffs will have negative impacts on consumers and investors on both sides of the border, Canada’s value proposition remains strong, backed by a business environment that is among the most stable and competitive in the world. With its highly educated workforce, extensive trade agreements spanning over 50 countries and abundant natural resources, Canada continues to be a top destination for investment.
Invest in Canada, alongside our partners, is working to help global companies navigate disruptions caused by these tariffs.
How we can help
Invest in Canada can help you navigate the tariffs by:
- understanding how your business and investment project in Canada could be impacted;
- connecting you with the right contacts at all levels of government to help you navigate Canada’s response and support;
- finding potential partners and opportunities to strengthen your investment in Canada
Support from our partners
Find more information about Canada's response to the U.S. tariffs:
- Canada's response to U.S. tariffs
- Canada's engagement with the U.S.
- List of products from the U.S. subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
- Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs with a remission framework.
If your business is affected by the U.S. tariffs, explore resources, programs, and expertise from our partners:
- The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian businesses grow by connecting them with their funding and support programs, international opportunities, and network of trade commissioners worldwide; and by providing information on how to take advantage of export diversification opportunities.
- Export from Canada: Support from the Government of Canada to sell your products and services abroad, support services, financing, permits and more.
- Business Benefits Finder: A tool by the Government of Canada to find programs and services to help your business startup, scale up, and go global.
- Export Development Canada is Canada's export credit agency. It helps Canadian companies of all sizes navigate, manage, and take on risk, allowing them to grow and succeed in global markets:
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) helps you find and take advantage of the government services you need to expand or scale up your business in Canada and around the world.
- Canadian Importers Database: Provides summary reports and lists of companies importing goods into Canada.