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Trade Resources
General Information
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Cassidy Levy Kent - Customs 101: Customs Basics of Importing Goods into the United States
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Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium - Canada / US Trade Relations
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World Trade Organization (WTO) Tariff & Trade Data - database of global tariff structures to help businesses navigate international markets
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce - What the Return of the "Tariff Man" Means for the Canadian and U.S. Economies
Government of Nova Scotia
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Tariff Information Line: 1-800-670-4357
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Tariff & Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) - Invest NS
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NS Tariff Response, including survey link
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Free Trade Agreements - a 1-pager with information on current trade agreements with a link to more information
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Nova Scotia Loyal - a branding program with NS government supports to help consumers identify products made in NS; the NS government is increasing investment in this program in the 2025-26 budget
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Reach New Markets - A Guide to Programs and Resources
Government of Prince Edward Island
Government of New Brunswick
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2025 Mar 6 - Opportunities NB's Support Plan for NB Businesses Affected by US Tariffs
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NB Made - a branding program to help consumers identify products made in NB; includes brand resources for NB-based companies.
Government of Canada
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries - September 5, 2025
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Statement by the Prime Minister on CAN-U.S. trade - August 22, 2025
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Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement - July 9, 2025
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Understanding CUSMA Compliance - Global Affairs Canada
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Remission Process: Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
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Canadian submission to the U.S. Federal Register on the so called “Unfair/Reciprocal Trade Practices”
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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum products from all countries effective March 12, 2025. Strict standards now require that steel and aluminum products be melted and poured within the U.S. to qualify as domestic, preventing circumvention of tariffs through minimal processing in exempt countries. Tariffs also have been expanded to include key downstream products that were previously not included.
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Canada's engagement with the United States - a federal government web page with various resources related to trade with the US as well as trade diversification supports
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Customs tariff codes and their descriptions: Customs Tariff chapter-by-chapter (T2025)
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Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs effective September 1, 2025
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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Canada - US Trade Balances (placemat)
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First Ministers' Statement on eliminating internal trade barriers in Canada
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Procurement impacts:
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Active Solicitations: It is the suppliers’ responsibility to assess their business risks and any relevant economic uncertainties, and factor those into their bids. If the applicable tariffs were announced before the closing of the solicitation, suppliers may resubmit their offer with revised pricing. Canada may consider extending the closing date of the solicitation by no less than 7 days to provide suppliers with the opportunity to revise their bids. Amendments to active solicitations will be posted to CanadaBuys.
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Active Contracts and Methods of Supply: As a result of tariffs, suppliers concerned about meeting their obligations as set out in the contract or method of supply, should contact their contracting authority.
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Government of the USA
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CSMS # 65236374 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Steel and Steel Derivative Products
Page last updated: September 17, 2025