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🚨What Canadian exporters need to know about CUSMA compliance🚨 Despite the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Canadian exporters can still benefit from duty-free treatment into the United States.    What this means for Canadian businesses:  🔹 Over 98% of tariff lines and 99.9% of bilateral trade with the U.S. are eligible for duty-free access under CUSMA.  🔹 To qualify, Canadian exporters must meet CUSMA rules of origin.  🔹 U.S. importers must claim the preference.    We're updating key resources in real time to help you navigate the evolving U.S. tariff landscape.    Visit our website for the latest tools and guidance: https://ow.ly/cBZJ50VzjO7   #Export #Trade #Diversification #USMCA| Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Canadian Commercial Corporation | Corporation commerciale canadienne | BDC | Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada | Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada  

🚨What Canadian exporters need to know about CUSMA compliance🚨 Despite the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Canadian exporters can still benefit from duty-free treatment into the United States.    What this means for Canadian businesses:  🔹 Over 98% of tariff lines and 99.9% of bilateral trade with the U.S. are eligible for duty-free access under CUSMA.  🔹 To qualify, Canadian exporters must meet CUSMA rules of origin.  🔹 U.S. importers must claim the preference.    We're updating key resources in real time to help you navigate the evolving U.S. tariff landscape.    Visit our website for the latest tools and guidance: https://ow.ly/cBZJ50VzjO7   #Export #Trade #Diversification #USMCA| Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Canadian Commercial Corporation | Corporation commerciale canadienne | BDC | Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada | Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada  

Did you miss any episodes of The Tariff Impact podcast? Watch the full episodes hosted by Brendan Sweeney, Managing Director of Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing now: https://lnkd.in/gufKqhSv 🎙️ Episode 1: All-in-One Banking, Insurance, Investment, and Advisory to Help Canadian Exporters Through Crises Featuring Todd Winterhalt, Senior VP, International Markets | Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada https://lnkd.in/gG5ZRhyr 🎙️ Episode 2: What Canada’s largest manufacturers and exporters industry association is seeing and doing Featuring Dennis Darby P.Eng., ICD.D, President & CEO | Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters https://lnkd.in/g7Yz5HhN 🎙️ Episode 3: Prepare for a Dramatic Change in Global Trade Policy Featuring David W. Paterson, Ontario Representative in Washington D.C. | Ontario Government https://lnkd.in/g_X6jr8s 🎙️ Episode 4: A Small Manufacturer’s View on Tariffs, Diversification, and Ontario’s Industrial Ecosystem Featuring Dennis Dussin, President | Alps Welding Ltd. https://lnkd.in/gVkhT6kv #YorkRegion #MadeInYR #YRmanufacturing #YRtech #Export #MarketDiversification #Tariffs #TradeMitigation #Funding #Ontario #MadeInOntario #Podcast #Trade

With 🇨🇦 as the host country and hundreds of Canadian delegates converging on HANNOVER MESSE, we’re thinking Hannover has the potential to become a rallying point for redefining Canada’s manufacturing sector and ecosystem. But now we have to figure out how to build on the momentum, and where to go from here 🤔. In the latest episode of Making it in Ontario, Brendan Sweeney debriefs after his trip and suggests a starting point for this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/gdD4q3Wz P.S. The big musical guests at NGen Canada’s reception are finally revealed. Spoiler: we were all wrong! #HannoverMesse #Hannover #HM25 #CanadaHM25 #AdvancedManufacturing #Manufacturing #Ontario #Canada #ManufacturingPodcast #BusinessPodcast York Link | York Region Economic Development Michelle Samson, MAES, Ec.D. Storied Places Media Denise Deschenes-McKay

#MadeInYR Spotlight: Mars 🍁 🍫 You can find Mars, Maltesers, 3 Musketeers, and other chocolate confectionary from this company in every grocery and convenience store across the country. What you might not know is that many of these beloved chocolate bars enjoyed by Canadians are produced at their Newmarket facility! The Mars plant uses a mix of skilled employees and advanced automation to keep the chocolates rolling efficiently off the lines twenty-four hours a day! As more people look for ways to support local, our #MadeInYR series highlights companies that manufacture consumer or business products at scale right here in York Region. Make sure to follow our page to see what else is made locally. This post is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of the company or the product. #YRfood #YorkRegion #Newmarket #YRmanufacturing #SupportLocal #Mars #3Musketeers #Maltesers #MilkyWay #Chocolate #FoodProduction #FoodProcessing #OntarioMade #MadeInOntario #Manufacturing Town of Newmarket Economic Development

Yesterday our team was at Restaurants Canada's RC Show 2025, Canada’s leading hospitality and food service trade event, making business connections and promoting York Region's vibrant and thriving agricultural & agri-food sector, which supports 67,000 jobs and is home to the fourth-largest food and beverage processing hub in Canada. It was fantastic to connect with companies from York Region like: ➡️ ACE Bakery ➡️ Atlas Food and Beverage Inc. ➡️ One Shot Canada Ltd ➡️ Nerpy's Inc. ➡️ King Cole Ducks ➡️ Bacaro Industry Solutions We also met with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness | Agriculture, Alimentation et Agroentreprise to discuss opportunities in the food & beverage sector and visited the Black Experience Pavilion presented by Foodpreneur Lab and The Re-Seasoning Coalition During the panel discussion on ‘The Canadian Food System: Opportunities & Challenges for Your Menu,’ we gathered insightful key takeaways: 🔷 Kate Longmire from Maple Leaf Foods Inc emphasized the importance of banding together to support Canada and responding to changing market needs 🔷 Dana McCauley from Canadian Food Innovation Network highlighted the power of storytelling to make it easy for customers to understand what you offer 🔷 Rebecca Mackenzie, MA (Global Leadership), CDME from the Culinary Tourism Alliance encouraged adjusting menu offerings to focus on local ingredients and exploring Canada through various events and investing in local experiences We are excited about the future of York Region's agri-food sector and look forward to continuing to support this thriving sector! For more information on York Region's agri-food sector visit: yorklink.ca/agrifood #RCShow2025 #YorkRegion #AgriFood #Hospitality #FoodService #BusinessConnections #LocalBusinesses #Innovation #CulinaryTourism #YRfood #SupportLocal Nadia Mohammed Meena Hassanali Janice Bartley

🚨 Ontario-based SME offers practical strategies for local manufacturers to diversify, unlock new opportunities, and navigate current trade and tariff impacts.   👀 Watch the fourth episode of The Tariff Impact podcast (https://lnkd.in/gVkhT6kv) where Dennis Dussin, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Board Member and President of Vaughan-based Alps Welding Ltd. and Brendan Sweeney of Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing discuss invaluable insights on tariff mitigation from an SME perspective, including:   🔑 Diversification is key: Expanding into different domestic jurisdictions can build resilience and unlock new opportunities for growth.   🌍 Global opportunities: Exploring opportunities in European markets and beyond, and the benefits of participating in international trade shows such as HANNOVER MESSE.   💪 Leveraging local ecosystems: Benefiting from the strength of the broader Ontario manufacturing sector and utilizing your network.   🤝 Collaborative Networks: Leveraging organizations like CME, economic development offices, and chambers of commerce to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to the development of the manufacturing ecosystem.   👉 Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gVkhT6kv   Note: This episode was filmed prior to Hannover Messe 2025, the world's leading industrial trade fair. Dennis joined the York Region delegation, participating in a panel with Brendan Sweeney, and offered thought leadership on market diversification for SME’s in Germany.   📺 For all episodes of The Tariff Impact Podcast visit: https://lnkd.in/gehxne5j   #OntarioManufacturing #TradeImpact #Diversification #ManufacturingEcosystem #Collaboration #GlobalMarkets #YorkRegion #AdvancedManufacting #HM25 #SupportLocal #Ontario #YRtech #YRmanufacting #MarketDiversification #MadeInOntario #MadeInYR #TradeDiversification #TradeSupport #CanadianManufacturers #CanadianExporters #BusinessSupport #Export #Tariffs #Trade #Canada 🍁

📢 CIFAL York is proud to announce the launch of a new and timely speaker series, "Localizing the Canadian Supply Chain - Understanding Sector-Specific Impacts on U.S. Tariffs." Based on the recent implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, several key industry sectors in Canada are significantly impacted. This bi-weekly, 1-hour co-creation speakers series explores the sector-by-sector impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian business supply chains. Industry experts will discuss key challenges and strategies for building resilience, localization, and supply chain diversification amid shifting trade dynamics. Join us on Thursday, April 10 for session 1, "Eye of the Storm: US Tariffs on Automotive and Manufacturing Sector" where expert panelists Janna Streef and Brendan Sweeney will be discussing and analyzing the effects of the US tariffs on the Canadian Auto Industry. Registration for this series is now open and free so don't miss out on this important conversation! 📅 Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT 💻 Location: Virtual - Zoom Webinar 🔗 More Information & Registration: https://lnkd.in/gsjzdDa8 #Tariffs #SupplyChain #Automotive #Industry #Trade #Economy #Manufacturing #Canada #US #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #USTariffs

🚨 Ontario-based SME offers practical strategies for local manufacturers to diversify, unlock new opportunities, and navigate current trade and tariff impacts.   👀 Watch the fourth episode of The Tariff Impact podcast (https://lnkd.in/gVkhT6kv) where Dennis Dussin, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Board Member and President of Vaughan-based Alps Welding Ltd. and Brendan Sweeney of Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing discuss invaluable insights on tariff mitigation from an SME perspective, including:   🔑 Diversification is key: Expanding into different domestic jurisdictions can build resilience and unlock new opportunities for growth.   🌍 Global opportunities: Exploring opportunities in European markets and beyond, and the benefits of participating in international trade shows such as HANNOVER MESSE.   💪 Leveraging local ecosystems: Benefiting from the strength of the broader Ontario manufacturing sector and utilizing your network.   🤝 Collaborative Networks: Leveraging organizations like CME, economic development offices, and chambers of commerce to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to the development of the manufacturing ecosystem.   👉 Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gVkhT6kv   Note: This episode was filmed prior to Hannover Messe 2025, the world's leading industrial trade fair. Dennis joined the York Region delegation, participating in a panel with Brendan Sweeney, and offered thought leadership on market diversification for SME’s in Germany.   📺 For all episodes of The Tariff Impact Podcast visit: https://lnkd.in/gehxne5j   #OntarioManufacturing #TradeImpact #Diversification #ManufacturingEcosystem #Collaboration #GlobalMarkets #YorkRegion #AdvancedManufacting #HM25 #SupportLocal #Ontario #YRtech #YRmanufacting #MarketDiversification #MadeInOntario #MadeInYR #TradeDiversification #TradeSupport #CanadianManufacturers #CanadianExporters #BusinessSupport #Export #Tariffs #Trade #Canada 🍁

🍁 What a week it was for Team Canada and the York Region delegation at HANNOVER MESSE 2025! Read about all of the activity that happened at #HM25 as our delegation showcased cutting-edge #YRmanufacturing and #YRtech innovation to a global audience of more than 130,000 at the world's largest industrial manufacturing expo: https://lnkd.in/gv4pFY4Z Thank you to NGen Canada for leading the Team Canada contingent and making sure Canada put on a show at Hannover Messe! 👏 To all of the York Region delegation companies and partners, we'd like to extend our gratitude and thanks to all of you for making this a successful mission! During this time of uncertainty in global trade, everyone took the opportunity to showcase their companies or organizations, explored opportunities to diversify to new markets, and reinforced why York Region is where talent and opportunity intersect! 🦾 YORK REGION DELEGATION COMPANIES: 👉 Alps Welding Ltd. 👉 CIeNET Technologies 👉 Cyberworks Robotics Inc. 👉 Dot Automation Inc. 👉 Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. 👉 NordSpace 👉 RoboTape™ 👉 SmoothTalker YORK REGION DELEGATION PARTNERS: 👉 NGen Canada 👉 Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing 👉 York University's SmartTO 👉 ventureLAB 👉 Toronto Global 👉 Markham Economic Development 👉 Richmond Hill Economic Development & Mayor David West 👉 Vaughan Economic Development Read the #HM25 blog now: https://lnkd.in/gv4pFY4Z Make sure to follow our page to continue to see the exciting innovation, investments, and other business news happening in the York Region business community! #HannoverMesse #YorkRegion #Technology #Manufacturing #Markham #RichmondHill #Vaughan #TeamCanada #MadeInYR #TeamOntario #Ontario #Canada Gordon Scheel, CITP, Robert Unterman, Katie Maginn, Invest Ontario, Sophia Chan-Combrink (she/her), Huyen Hare, MPA, Ec.D.(F), CEcD, Lindsay Davidson, James Bang, Ec.D., Raphael Costa, Brenda Osler, Anthony Ierullo, Brendan Sweeney, Yi Li, Dennis Dussin, Michael Lalonde, Derrick Chow, Robert Mastrotto, Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers, Kevin Carter, Hari Ramamoorthy,