Trade Disruptions

Local demand surges for Canadian-made food and household goods, but retailers lag
As the trade war continues, more Canadians are choosing to shop local. But are retailers keeping up? Many brands say they’re still waiting for more shelf space in stores.
Beat tariff hikes: how Canadian c-stores can pivot to local sourcing
CICC’s Jeff Brownlee gives practical strategies for Canadian independent retailers navigating cross-border trade uncertainty and rising import costs.

Interprovincial trade barriers falling but challenges remain: experts

Nine provinces agreed to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial lines, but convenience stores may still encounter extra charges and rules to selling beer or liquor from another province.
Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war

As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol.
Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate

T symbols will be added to to Loblaws grocery shelf labels to signal products affected by tariffs.
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs

As retailers renew labelling of tariffed or local goods in stores, the "buy Canadian" sentiment is resurging.
The federal government pledged a $7.5B tariff-relief package. Here's what's in it.

The federal government announced a relief package for workers and businesses impacted by new U.S. tariffs targeting diverse sectors.
Canada is retaliating with tariffs on specific U.S. goods. Here's what it covers.

Here's a look at the new levies that are set to come into effect on Sept. 8, which includes dairy, some cosmetics and paper products.
Ottawa to hike tariffs on U.S., steel, aluminum to 50% in retaliation

The federal government will impose 25% tariffs on dairy products, seafood and certain aluminum derivatives products.
Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up

A white hot trade war between Canada and the U.S. has renewed a push on the Prairies to put American booze down and elbows up.
Ottawa to announce details of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Tuesday

The federal government is set to unveil details of Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday.
Shippers forced to delay loads as 50% tariffs jack up export costs

Canadian shippers have started to hold back merchandise and postpone delivery schedules as they scramble to find the tariff money to get their goods across the border.

Trade Disruptions

Local demand surges for Canadian-made food and household goods, but retailers lag

Beat tariff hikes: how Canadian c-stores can pivot to local sourcing

Interprovincial trade barriers falling but challenges remain: experts

Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war

Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate

Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs

The federal government pledged a $7.5B tariff-relief package. Here's what's in it.

Canada is retaliating with tariffs on specific U.S. goods. Here's what it covers.

Ottawa to hike tariffs on U.S., steel, aluminum to 50% in retaliation

Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up

Ottawa to announce details of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Tuesday

Shippers forced to delay loads as 50% tariffs jack up export costs