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As an eventful year for international trade draws to a close, Canadian entrepreneurs are well positioned to take advantage of strong global growth. Learn more.

By Pierre Cléroux

February 2025 - The U.S. administration finally made good on its threat, or almost made good on its threat. The imposition of tariffs, and the shockwaves it provoked, quickly led to a welcome 30-day truce for the Canadian economy. Nevertheless, this latest episode of trade tension is accompanied by a climate of uncertainty that is likely to persist.

March 2025 - The spectre of tariffs affects the global economy, but particularly the economies on both sides of the Canada-US border. The current situation is still highly uncertain as discussions with the US administration continue. Canada was slapped with tariffs of 10% on energy and 25% on all other goods for about three days before a further 30-day reprieve was granted. The evolution of tariffs remains unpredictable, and much can still change.

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