The Tariff Edition by WBN News delivers daily, fact-checked updates on global tariffs, trade wars, and their impact on small businesses. Expert analysis and insights. Publisher – Rob Arthurs
I believe the unpredictability of the current U.S. leadership is a key factor in why it's difficult to fully rely on the stability of the CUSMA agreement or any future trade agreements under the United States.
I just met with a Vancouver manufacturer who doubled their revenue in 6 months once they shifted from costly U.S. exports to CPTPP markets. They're now selling to Japan with no tariffs, where their competitors face 15% duties.
Canada's economic landscape has completely transformed. What you knew 20 years ago won't work today.
Business leaders who understand this shift are finding massive opportunities, while others struggle with outdated strategies..
The recently concluded Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will eliminate tariffs on 95% of Canadian exports to a nation of 279.5 million people with a $1.32 trillion GDP.
While large corporations navigate complex trade rules with ease, small businesses face overwhelming barriers: regulatory complexity, limited resources, and poor awareness of how to leverage these agreements effectively.
The numbers don't lie. With US-Canada trade tensions escalating and near-universal tariffs threatening in 2025, most Canadian businesses are freezing operations and hoping for the best. That's exactly the wrong move.
FIGHTER JETS FOR TRADE RELIEF? The strategy behind Canada's biggest negotiation play:
Prime Minister Carney's recent Washington trip wasn't just a courtesy call—it was a strategic opening move on the North American trade chessboard.
After 36 years of helping businesses enter new markets, I've watched countless companies miss golden opportunities because they were too focused on the US, China, or the EU. Indonesia's massive market has been sitting there, waiting for us to engage meaningfully.
