German-Canadian businesses shift focus to Europe and U.S. operations as trade tensions rise amid new U.S. tariffs and protectionist policies.

April 30 marks key media, tech, and trade breakthroughs that reshaped how entrepreneurs grow, market, and adapt, proving small shifts can spark massive business change.

Despite a temporary freeze, most Trump-era tariffs on EU goods remain in place—stalling progress on a transatlantic trade reset.

The U.S. imposes a 104% tariff on Chinese imports as of April 9, 2025, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets and economies.

Tariffs shake the auto industry, EU boosts defense, and Japan and South Korea navigate uncertainty amid shifting global trade and security dynamics.

Germany's industrial sector faces job cuts, economic struggles, and factory closures, yet innovation in EVs and tech offers a hopeful future.