TariffCleared Ottawa is funding tariff adaptation directly. The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a federal program — roughly $1.95 billion — delivered through Canada’s regional development agencies to help businesses hit by tariffs and shifting trade conditions adapt, retool, and reach new markets. How it is delivered RTRI runs through the regional development agencies rather … Read more
Alberta sits near the centre of this trade war, whichever direction it escalates. The province’s exposure runs both ways — exports and imports — and the published numbers make it concrete. The export side According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Alberta director, roughly 40% of the province’s small businesses export to the US. … Read more
A tariff is collected from the importer, not the exporter. That one fact explains most of what is happening on both sides of the Canada–US border right now. The legal answer When goods cross a border, the importer of record — the business bringing the goods in — pays the duty to the customs authority: … Read more
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods starting September 8, 2026, matching the new US measures dollar for dollar. The announcement came hours after US 50% tariffs on roughly US$20 billion of Canadian goods took effect on August 22. What is confirmed The start date: September 8, 2026. The scale: matching the US action … Read more
As of 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22, 2026, the United States is charging a 50% tariff on roughly US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods. The tariffs took effect after three days of negotiations in Washington ended without a deal. What is covered The measures were imposed through three presidential proclamations issued under Section 338 … Read more
