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.

Haldimand County Tariff Impact Survey

As part of Haldimand County's Tariff Response Plan, the Economic Development and Tourism division has created a survey to gain insights into the challenges local businesses are facing as a result of the imposed tariffs.

Take the survey now!

As we continue to navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment related to tariffs, our Economic Development and Tourism team remains committed to supporting our local businesses and residents and connecting them to available resources.

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
Canada/USA trade relations - keeping Canadian manufacturers informed about Canada / US trade relations
90 day pause and what it means - breaking down the new tariff pause and what it means for Canada

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
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

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