U.S. Trade Barriers and Canada’s Response: Considerations for Canadian & U.S. Businesses

Fasken Launches its 4th Annual Quarterly Perspectives on Tax Law Series.

This session will explore key transactional issues surfacing from the U.S. administration’s call for tariffs and potential outcomes on U.S. – Canada bilateral trade.

Relations between Canada and the United States are facing pressures which will inevitably influence economic activity on both sides of the border. For businesses on both sides of the border, U.S. tariffs and Canadian surtaxes will increase business costs, disrupt supply chains, and impede growth.

Join us for a timely webinar where we will delve into the complexities of ongoing tariff discussions, the potential impact on your operations, and strategies for navigating this dynamic environment.

This webinar will address:

• Tariff Landscape Overview: An update on recent U.S. mandates, looming tariffs, and additional considerations for Canada-U.S. trade
• Contractual & Supply Chain Considerations: Practical guidance on reviewing and adapting contract provisions to minimize the effects of tariffs, including force majeure clauses, price adjustment mechanisms, and supply chain diversification
• Valuation & Surtax Impact: Understanding how surtaxes are calculated based on transaction value and the resulting financial impact on businesses
• Retaliatory Measures & Strategic Responses: Exploring potential Canadian responses to U.S. tariffs and strategies businesses can employ to lessen their impact, including considerations for non-resident status and alternative market access
• Practical Strategies & Best Practices: Actionable advice and insights on how businesses can proactively manage tariff-related issues and capitalize on emerging opportunities