Tariff Support in Woolwich

With ongoing announcements regarding new U.S. tariffs, The Township of Woolwich wants to remind local businesses that we are here to support you. The Township is in frequent discussions with Regional partners and will keep you informed on any new updates. If you have any questions or require business support, please reach out to the Economic Development and Tourism Officer.

Government News Updates

• Mar 12, 2025 – List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 13, 2025
• Mar 12, 2025 – Canada responds to unjustified U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products
• Mar 11, 2025 – Canadian Chamber of Commerce Statement on U.S. Decision to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
• Mar 10, 2025 – Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States (paused)
• Mar 7, 2025 – Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses
• Mar 4, 2025 – Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• Mar 4, 2025 – List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025
• Mar 4, 2025 – Canadian Chamber of Commerce Statement on U.S. decision to impose 25% tariffs
• Mar 3, 2025 – Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada
• Feb 11, 2025 – Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to Trump’s Tariffs?
• Feb 2, 2025 – Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• Feb 2, 2025 – List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 (since delayed to March 4, 2025)

Resources

• Advanced Manufacturing Sector Asset and Ecosystem Map – Trillium GIS
• Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. – Template for submissions
• Township of Woolwich Economic Development and Tourism Newsletter – Subscribe
• Business Development Bank Canada (BDC) – Advisory Services for businesses
• Business Development Bank Canada (BDC) – Support for Canadian importers and exporters
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business – Prepare for U.S./Canada tariffs with CFIB
• Canada Tariff Finder – Find Tariff information
• Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) – Supporting Manufacturers
• Export Development Canada – Supporting Canadian Exporters
• Export Development Canada – Trade Impact Program
• Farm Credit Canada – Financing for Agriculture and Food Industry
• Government of Canada – Business Benefits Finder
• Government of Canada – Resources for trading across North America
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce – Navigating U.S. Tariffs: 10 Tips for Ontario SMES to Stay Competitive
• Startup Canada – Tariff Toolkit
• Trade Commissioner Service – Canada trade tariffs, sanctions, export and import controls
• Trade Commissioner Service – Canadian Technology Accelerators

What can you do?

Support local businesses

• Downtown Elmira Business Directory 
• St. Jacobs Village Business Directory
•  St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Vendor Directory
• Shop local options 
• Eat local options
• Discover local options 
• Made in CA – Discover items Made in Canada
• Ontario Made – Discover products Made in Ontario

Add your business to the Woolwich Business Directory

Submit your business listing

Provide comments and feedback to the Government of Canada

The federal government welcomes views on the proposed tariff measures, including the scope of the measures. Submissions will be accepted until March 25, 2025.

Questions

Please contact Kurtis Wells, Economic Development and Tourism Officer if you have any questions or require business support.