According to the Trade Commissioner Service, exporters are now facing a rapidly evolving tariff environment shaped by new U.S. measures, including sector-based duties and broader tariff frameworks.
Key shifts include:
• Tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and key inputs
• A new 10% baseline tariff under Section 122
• End of duty-free treatment for shipments under $800
(Source: Trade Commissioner Service)
The impact is immediate—especially for SMEs and exporters relying on cross-border e-commerce.
At the center of this shift is CUSMA compliance.
Compliant goods retain preferential access, while non-compliant goods face rising tariff exposure.
This is no longer a short-term adjustment.
It is a structural change in how Canada–U.S. trade operates.
Exporters now need to rethink:
• Supply chain design
• Compliance strategy
• Pricing models
• Market diversification
The winners will be those who adapt early to this new trade reality.
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