CHFA News

Canada–U.S. trade update: What members need to know Canada–U.S. trade negotiations have broken down, resulting in new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and matching Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. imports. Canada’s new counter-tariffs will take effect on September 8 and range […]

US Canada Trade Relations continues to evolve. Below is a timeline of events from March 4-May 13, 2025. For additional information, please visit our news section for the most up-to-date information.

Prime Minister (PM) Carney and President Trump had their first in-person meeting on May 6, 2025, at the White House. The meeting included a press conference in the Oval Office and a closed-door lunch. PM Carney hosted a press conference […]

Other party platforms referred to overall cutting red tape and aligning regulatory policy so Canadian businesses can be more competitive, especially in light of US competition. These are policy areas that CHFA can build on in the new Parliament. Before the […]

What's Changed On April 9, the US paused its reciprocal tariffs for 90 days (ending July 8, 2025) for all countries except China. However, tariffs on Chinese-origin goods entering the US are now at 145% depending on the product.  Canada was not included in the reciprocal tariff pause and therefore the UScontinues to apply the […]

Over the past month, Canadians have seen decades worth of free trade with the US seemingly vanish with US tariffs on Canadian exports. Yesterday, the world watched as the same happened across the globe. Why? The Trump Administration is intent […]

Dear Minister Khera,  Congratulations on your appointment as Canada’s new Minister of Health. Your leadership comes at a pivotal moment, and we look forward to working with you and your team to advance policies that support Canadian businesses, safeguard consumer […]

Products listed include:  Note: some of the above will be covered by CUSMA (includes various sectors, notably affecting agricultural products, vehicles, and consumer goods, cosmetics) but does not cover all products explicitly (e.g. vitamins and supplements).  This short survey will help […]

Dear Prime Minister,  Your leadership comes at a critical time for our country, and we look forward to working with your government to advance policies that support Canadian businesses, protect consumer choice, and strengthen economic growth. As Canada’s largest trade association […]

Canada released a list of retaliatory measures including a broader range of food items, which may impact CHFA members. The Department of Finance will consult with stakeholders on the list for 21 days.  Furthermore, on March 2, 2025, the President updated an […]