THE TARIFF BOMB HAS DROPPED. NOW WHAT?

The U.S. has declared a trade war. Markets are in free fall. Supply chains are choking. Canadian businesses are holding their breath. But one platform is helping them breathe again: RiseWithNorth.

APRIL 22, 2025: THE DAY THE WORLD TRADED PEACE FOR TARIFFS

Yesterday, the United States escalated its economic aggression, slapping sweeping 10–25% tariffs on billions worth of imports — including critical Canadian goods like steel, aluminum, energy, and auto parts. The move triggered:

• A 1,600+ point drop in the Dow Jones.
• Canada’s S&P/TSX Index sinking 429 points, wiping out Q1 gains.
• The loonie tumbling to 72.4 cents USD, the lowest since 2020.
• Panic in boardrooms from Toronto to Vancouver.

It’s not just a trade war. It’s an economic earthquake.

CANADA STRIKES BACK — HARD

Ottawa didn’t blink. Within hours, Canada rolled out a $155 billion tariff counterstrike aimed at U.S. goods. Beer. Electronics. Farm equipment. Automobiles. All hit.

Then came the steel tariffs. Another $29.8 billion, laser-focused on American imports. The message from Parliament Hill? Canada bows to no one.

But even as policymakers stand tall, Canadian businesses are caught in the crossfire.

COLLATERAL DAMAGE: WHO’S HURTING NOW?

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Every dollar lost to tariffs is a dollar that could’ve gone to hiring, innovation, or expansion.

ENTER RISEWITHNORTH: CANADA’S TRADE WAR SHIELD

When borders close, connections matter. That’s where RiseWithNorth comes in.

RiseWithNorth is a B2B platform built for Canadian resilience — a digital fortress where global buyers, local suppliers, and manufacturers converge. It’s not just a marketplace. It’s a survival toolkit.

Why RiseWithNorth is Mission-Critical in 2025:

• Rewire Your Supply Chain: Skip tariff-trapped U.S. partners. Find alternative suppliers right here at home — or in friendlier trade zones like Europe and Southeast Asia.
• Expand Your Buyer Network: Access a curated global audience hungry for Canadian goods — without the trade war markup.
• Fortify Your Bottom Line: Connect directly with manufacturers to lower costs, reduce risk, and speed up delivery timelines.
• Get Heard in Ottawa: RiseWithNorth doesn’t just serve businesses — it advocates for them, with a voice in policy discussions that matter.

This isn’t just e-commerce. It’s economic independence.

THE GLOBAL AFTERSHOCKS

The IMF slashed global growth forecasts yesterday. The world’s economic engines — from Germany to Japan — are slowing under the weight of tariffs. The U.S. is expected to grow just 1.8% in 2025, down from 2.9% just three months ago. And Canada? Analysts now warn of a technical recession by Q3 if exports don’t stabilize.

“WE WERE BLINDSIDED — RISEWITHNORTH SAVED US.”

That’s the real talk from the ground. Canadian businesses that embraced RiseWithNorth early are now re-routing goods, re-finding customers, and re-imagining growth. The rest? They’re playing catch-up.

THIS IS OUR ECONOMIC BATTLE. THIS IS OUR PLATFORM.

In 2025, your survival doesn’t depend on Wall Street, Washington, or Ottawa.

It depends on how fast you adapt.

And the fastest, smartest, boldest way forward?