Rise With North: Canada’s Bold Response Amid a Global Trade Crossfire

"The consumer is not a moron, she is your wife."

Clarity, trust, and boldness are the foundation of real success.

Today, Canadian businesses face a world that demands exactly that.

The trade wars of 2025 are not just newspaper headlines—they are earthquakes reshaping the global economy.

And Canada must not merely survive. Canada must rise.

The New Reality: Global Trade in Open Conflict

Two wars are raging at once:

US-China Trade War 2.0:

• After tense negotiations collapsed earlier this year, the U.S. levied a new wave of tariffs—50% duties on Chinese-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors, and solar technology.
• China retaliated with counter-tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, technology imports, and rare earth minerals.
• Global supply chains are unraveling. Raw material prices are spiking. Businesses worldwide are scrambling for new suppliers.

???????? Canada Caught in the Crossfire:

• Many Canadian companies rely on Chinese components or U.S. export pathways.
• Disruptions mean higher costs, longer delays, and fierce competition for new market access.
• Canada's own tensions with the U.S. (over tariffs on critical minerals and agricultural goods) have fueled parallel conflicts, prompting Canada's $12B retaliation package targeting U.S. imports.

In short:

• The global trade map has been redrawn overnight.
• Canadian businesses can no longer afford to sit still.

Rise With North: The Canadian Bridge to Global Opportunity

When giants fight, the smart find new paths.

That's why Rise With North was created—Canada’s first national B2B marketplace connecting Canadian businesses directly with global buyers, beyond the U.S.-China battleground.

With Rise With North, businesses can:

Expand Beyond Borders:

Connect with European, Latin American, and Indo-Pacific markets hungry for stable, high-quality suppliers.

Stand Out Internationally:

Showcase your Canadian products with premium positioning in front of buyers seeking to diversify away from China and U.S.-centric supply chains.

Access Practical Support:

Navigate new trade agreements, tariff structures, and supply chain strategies with tools built for Canadian exporters.

This isn’t about waiting for the dust to settle. It’s about winning new markets while others are still stunned.

The 2025 Canadian Response: New Shields for a New World

Recognizing the urgency, the Government of Canada has rolled out powerful new initiatives:

Export Resilience Fund (April 2025 Expansion):

$3 billion added to EDC’s Trade Impact Program to support SMEs pivoting to non-U.S. and non-China markets.

Agri-Trade Shield:

$1.5 billion in financing through Farm Credit Canada for farmers targeting new buyers in Japan, South Korea, the EU, and India.

Supply Chain Reinvention Grants:

$750 million for Canadian manufacturers investing in localizing production or diversifying supplier networks.

New Fast-Track Trade Deals:

Canada is aggressively negotiating fast-track trade agreements with ASEAN countries and Latin American blocs to replace lost access and create fresh demand.

This isn’t hand-holding. It’s rocket fuel.

A Call to Boldness: Seize the Moment or Be Left Behind

The world’s old supply chains are breaking.

The U.S. and China are locked in an unpredictable economic war.

New opportunities are appearing everywhere—but only for those who dare to act.

Canada’s businesses must market smarter, move faster, and think bigger than ever before.

Rise With North is the vehicle.

The new global marketplace is the destination.

And the future is wide open.

Stay Connected. Stay Aggressive. Stay Canadian.

Don’t just survive the trade war—own it.

Opportunity is knocking. Will you answer?