The much-anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump wasn’t just a political formality — it was a cold, hard slap of economic reality.

Tariffs, new startups, and digital change dominate as small businesses adapt to shifting trade, policy, and trends in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide. Local tax relief, immigration, and global AI summits highlight both the challenges and major opportunities ahead.

Canada rolls out new tariff relief, credit card fee cuts, carbon rebates, and property tax breaks to support small businesses nationwide.

Canadian exporters of low-value goods to the U.S. face new uncertainty as changes to the American de minimis exemption threaten to raise costs and reduce cross-border competitiveness.

Small businesses in Canada face rising costs, reduced U.S. market access, and economic uncertainty due to tariffs. Learn how they’re adapting and what’s at stake.