Navigating Tariffs: Tools and Resources

Find resources and tools to stay up-to-date and support local businesses during the ongoing Canada-US trade disputes.

Featured local resources

Real. Haldimand. Marketplace - Looking to support local businesses by shopping local? Visit Tourism Haldimand's online marketplace to browse a selection of local businesses.

Local business organizations - Find more information on what local businesses are in your area or connect with local organizations by accessing a list of local Chamber of Commerce and BIA websites.

Farmers markets - Support local farmers at a Haldimand County farmers market - view dates and times to shop for local agriculture products.

Real. Haldimand. Marketing Kit - Access branding resources that can be used for businesses to showcase that their products are local to Haldimand.

Tariff information and resources

See a list of websites and resources below to help businesses and residents stay up-to-date on what's happening and where they can access more information and supports.

Stay informed

Learn about tariffs and stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

Government of Canada's home for tariff information and news
List of products affected by the tariffs
How tariffs work and how they impact trade
The Tariff Impact podcast - listen to discussions on the impact of tariffs, from York Region Economic Development
United States market intelligence - insights and analysis of the US business environment from Economic Development Canada
Tariff impact tracker - a dashboard of key economic indicators that are directly impacted by tariffs
Manufacturing information hub - stay up to date with information from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Ontario investing $1.3 billion to protect manufacturing workers and jobs - May 5th, 2025
Trump ends all U.S. trade talks with Canada over digital services tax - June 27th, 2025

Shop local

Support local Haldimand businesses by shopping locally.

Real. Haldimand. Marketplace - Tourism Haldimand's Online Directory showcasing a selection of local businesses
Farmers Markets - view dates and times to shop for local agriculture products
Support Ontario Made - search for local products and goods made in Ontario
Made in Canada directory - find thousands of products that are Canadian made
Made in Canada grocery store guide - A one stop shop for Canadian products that you can find in your local grocery store
Map-based directory of local manufacturers - searchable directory to help connect businesses and manufactures

Business supports and resources

Find where to access support and funding for your business.

Western Ontario tariff resources - find other municipalities responses to Tariffs
Business Benefits Finder - search for benefits and grants available to local businesses
Trade Commissioner Service - access programs and funding to support international trade
CanExport SME program - funding that helps your company grow into local markets
Government of Canada tariff support page - find general and industry-specific supports and resources
Trade and tariff resources from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario
Resources for trading across North America - access resources to help navigate North American trade
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Community of Practice - online network for those interested in agricultural issues
Trade disruption customer support program - financial support to help the Canadian Agriculture and Food industry
Ontario taking action - Ontario is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses

Tools and toolkits

View and explore tools to help navigate tariffs and support local businesses.

Canada tariff finder - search which tariffs might affect your business or buying
Canada-USA trade tracker - explore Canada's economic integration with the USA
The Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit - resources to aid entrepreneurs and organizations in navigating the tariffs
Shop Main Street Canada toolkit - national branding resource for businesses to distinguish themselves as local
Tariff simulator - helps see what goods and industries will be impacted the most by running simulations
Top imports by city - see what companies, cities and countries are importing/exporting

Tariffs and Haldimand County: at a glance

We're taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of increased tariffs, including government advocacy, direct business support, supporting sector resilience, and regional collaboration. By working closely with businesses, industry stakeholders, provincial and federal governments, and economic development partners, Haldimand County is committed to ensuring business stability and long-term resilience.

Key pillars of our tariff response planning

Haldimand's economy depends on trade.

With a total export value of $7.97 billion in 2022, many of our businesses rely on both domestic and U.S. markets. Tariffs pose a significant risk to local businesses, jobs, and economic stability in our community.

Tariffs affect everyone, and a stable Canada-U.S. trade relationship is essential.

Disruptions caused by tariffs affect the local economy; increased material costs reduce competitiveness, high export tariffs limit market access, and retaliatory trade measures create uncertainty for businesses planning future investments.

Haldimand County remains committed to supporting businesses that rely on cross-border markets.

While we work to strengthen local and regional opportunities, we also advocate for policies that ensure fair and predictable trade with the U.S.

Small businesses are the heart of Haldimand County.

Tourism and regional spending matter. Promoting Haldimand as a staycation destination, expanding tourism marketing, and encouraging local spending will help cushion economic impacts.

Haldimand County strategic actions

Business engagement & impact assessment

Conduct and analyze business surveys
Promote "Business Visitation" program
Develop a "Tariff Resource Hub" on BusinessHaldimand.ca

Local business support & promotion

Leverage the Haldimand Marketplace & Real. Local. Marketing Toolkit
Enhance "Buy Local" and "Made in Canada" campaigns
Strengthen local and regional tourism marketing

Sector Resilience

Support trade and market expansion
Provide direct referrals to trade organizations

Advocacy & regional collaboration

Engage with industry groups
Collaborate with neighbouring municipalities
Push for Provincial & Federal relief measures

Contact us

For questions about tariff resources or business programs, contact our Economic Development team at 905-318-5932 ext 6331 or email opportunity@haldimandcounty.ca