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What the next U.S. administration means for Canadian businesses

Time
January 16, 2025
01:00 p.m. (EST)

Given the announcement of a potential 25% tariff on all goods imported into the U.S. from Canada, it is expected that the new administration and its policies will have significant implications for Canadian businesses. From trade and economic ties to the broader bilateral relationship, Canadian organizations will face a rapidly evolving trade landscape. 

Watch our panel for an insightful discussion on how the new U.S. administration may affect Canadian enterprises.

Highlights

  • Anticipated policy changes under the incoming U.S. administration and their potential effects on Canada.
  • Approaches for Canadian organizations to address potential challenges, including understanding existing customs costs, evaluating new supply chain methodologies to manage and reduce tariffs, and exploring the benefit of trade agreements including CUSMA/USMCA, CETA, and CPTPP.
  • Strategies for Canadian organizations to prepare for the incoming administration.

Speakers

  • Mike Abbott, Managing Partner, Markets & Industry at BDO Canada.
  • Brian Morcombe, National Indirect Tax Service Line Leader and Global Indirect Tax Practice Leader at BDO Canada.
  • Charmaine Goddeeris, Director, Customs & International Trade
  • Scott Reid, Political analyst for CTV News, Principal at Feschuk.Reid. He served as a former senior advisor and director of communications to Prime Minister Paul Martin.
  • Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Global Partnerships, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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