America’s Tariffs. China’s Retaliation. Your Move, Canada.

???????? TRADE WAR 2025: CANADA’S CROSSROADS ????????

The gloves are off. The headlines are real. And your business? It’s next in the crosshairs.

TRUMP FIRES AGAIN. THIS TIME, IT HITS HOME.

“25% tariffs on Canadian goods, effective immediately.”

That was the line that kicked off your Monday—and maybe, changed the trajectory of Canadian business for the decade.

From steel to syrup, lumber to lithium, the U.S. has just slapped new restrictions on over $60 billion worth of Canadian exports. The market didn’t flinch—it crashed.

And in the same breath, Trump joked about Canada becoming “the 51st state.”

It wasn’t funny. And no one north of the border is laughing.

Secretary Marco Rubio scrambled to walk it back. Too late. Damage done.

???????? We’re not for sale.

CHINA RESPONDS WITH FIRE: CANOLA, PORK, FISH—GONE

Think you’ll pivot east?

Think again.

Beijing just imposed a 100% tariff on Canadian canola, oilcakes, and peas, and added 25% tariffs on pork and seafood.

That’s over $3.7 billion worth of agricultural exports up in smoke.

If you’re in agribusiness, you felt that slap.

If you’re in trade—you're bleeding already.

THE POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: ELECTION 2025 IS A WAR REFERENDUM

Canada goes to the polls in June.

And it’s no longer about climate, or childcare, or housing.

It’s about survival.

Mark Carney, the economist-turned-PM, stands firm: “We won’t bend to bullies.”

Pierre Poilievre counters: “Trade peace at any cost.”

Two visions. One country on edge.

Business leaders? You’d better start hedging.

ENTER: RISEWITHNORTH – CANADA’S COUNTERPUNCH

If you’re a Canadian SME still clinging to NAFTA nostalgia, you’re already five steps behind.

It’s time to diversify—or die trying.

RiseWithNorth is your real-time response system.

It’s not a directory.

It’s not a newsletter.

It’s a living, breathing global B2B network engineered for this exact moment.

• Connect with verified global suppliers.
• Get analytics that flag market threats before they hit.

We aren’t here to “support.”

We’re here to supercharge.

THE TRUTH? THIS IS THE NEW NORMAL.

• The Bank of Canada estimates this trade war will cut national output by 2.5%—permanently.

Ottawa's Response: A $6.5 Billion Lifeline

In response, the Canadian government has announced a $6.5 billion aid package. The Trade Impact Program allocates $5 billion over two years to help businesses cope with decreased U.S. sales and reach new global markets. Additionally, $500 million is available for business loans, and $1 billion is earmarked for the agricultural sector.

• Over 42,000 small businesses are at risk if they don’t pivot.

???????? European markets are opening. So are Latin America and Southeast Asia.

But they won’t wait.

CLOSE STRONG, ACT FASTER.

The trade war is no longer a headline. It’s your P&L.

You can’t tariff-proof your business. But you can make it untouchable.

Diversify. Digitize. Defend. With RiseWithNorth.

Because the next trade war headline... could have your company’s name in it.