Tariffs and trade: Canada-U.S. brief

Torys’ Canadian and New York offices will be providing regular briefs on the legal ramifications of the tariffs and other cross-border policy developments on the horizon.

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Developing topics

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President Trump’s tariffs: Staying competitive by shedding unwanted contracts
An assessment of operations and a review of contracts can be an essential first step for companies that expect to experience financial distress as a result of tariffs.
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Less predictable, less secure: international business and President Trump’s economic nationalism
Companies face an increasingly turbulent geopolitical and trade environment as we see increasing emphasis from the United States on economic nationalism.
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Canada considers pipeline projects in response to Trump’s tariffs
There’s renewed discussion in the country around pipeline project development to ensure the long-term success of Canadian trade as well as to advance national security considerations.
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U.S. announces tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
These 25% tariffs come into effect on March 12, and will not include duty drawbacks, which will have particular impact Canadian companies that have supply chains that cross and re-cross the border for processing or sale.
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“Team Canada”: Takeaways from Canada-U.S. Economic Summit
Stakeholders across the country came together to address the threat of tariffs and how to cultivate Canada’s economy in the long term. Read our analysis.
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The backlash against DEI in the U.S. and what it means for Canadian and cross-border companies
Alongside tariff and trade tensions, the changing sentiment on DEI in the U.S. adds another layer of uncertainty for Canadian and cross-border companies.