Tariff Support for Kawartha Lakes Businesses

The Huron Chamber of Commerce has developed a helpful Section 338 Tariffs Affected Products Guide that summarizes 554 tariff lines into 25 easy-to-understand product categories, making it easier for businesses to identify potential areas of exposure before reviewing the detailed tariff schedules. 

The guide is intended as a convenient reference only, and businesses are encouraged to confirm classifications with a qualified customs broker or trade professional before making any business decisions. We encourage members who export to, import from, or do business with the U.S. to review this valuable resource.

Download the Section 338 Tariffs Affected Products Guide.

Discover the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Business Funding portal, a concierge service from the Government of Canada that helps businesses find available programs, services, and funding.

BDC Pivot to Grow Loan offers $500 million in new lending, providing financing, advice, and loan deferrals to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) financially impacted by tariffs.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Trade Tracker monitors trade issues and provides updates on tariffs and trade policy developments. 

EDC helps Canadian businesses grow internationally with financing, insurance, and trade expertise. Their tools and insights reduce risk and open doors to new markets. Learn more at EDC’s website.

The EI Work-Sharing Program offers benefits to employees who work reduced hours due to a decline in business activity beyond their employer’s control. Temporary flexibilities are now available.

Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Trade Disruption Customer Support Program  is offering $1 billion in new lending, with access to credit lines of up to $500,000 and the option to defer principal payments for up to 12 months on current loans.

Explore Canadian supply chain options through Canada’s business directories.

The OTTF provides financial support to help businesses near-term investments so they can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets and re-shore critical supply chains in the face of U.S. tariffs.

The Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit is designed to help entrepreneurs and support organizations navigate tariffs, this guide covers regulations, supply chain impacts, risk strategies, and expansion. Updated in real time.

For businesses seeking new markets, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provides support in over 160 locations worldwide. With 15 ratified Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering 49 countries, Canadian businesses can access 1.5 billion consumers.

The SRF is a federal program designed to support large‑scale transformative projects and strengthen Canada’s industrial resilience in the face of global trade disruptions, supply‑chain volatility and international competition.