Tariffs tend to show up without much warning, and when they do, they land straight on balance sheets. Canada has dealt with that pattern before. With another pressure point coming in 2026, trade planners in Ottawa and boardrooms in Toronto and Vancouver are starting to think several steps ahead. The trigger sits inside the United
In late November, the US renewed one-year exemptions for 178 imports from China that many American factories still rely on. The broader tariff rules stayed in place, a clear sign that tariffs will keep shaping US manufacturing in 2026. Tariffs matter because they raise the price of many imported goods and parts. Earlier coverage showed
It has been a challenging year for small business owners. Many are struggling just to stay open. The reason is the new tariffs that went into effect in 2025. These new import taxes have increased prices on almost everything small businesses import into the country. Coffee beans, t-shirts, computer parts, bakery tools, furniture fabric –