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Navigating the Impact of U.S. Global Tariffs: Strategies for SMEs

Navigating the Impact of U.S. Global Tariffs: Strategies for SMEs

Feb 27, 2025 10:53 AM

Presented by the Ontario Business and Trade Leadership Coalition (OBTLC)

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) unsure of how to navigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on your business? As Ontario businesses face ongoing trade tensions and global market disruptions, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) OBTLC presents Trade Talks, a webinar series to equip SMEs with the tools, resources, and industry insights to adapt and stay competitive.

The first session, on March 27 at noon, will feature experts Ali Nasser Virji from the OCC, Lance McLellan from Business Development Bank of Canada, Sue Rauth from Global Affairs Canada, and Andrew Verlan from Export Development Canada, who will share insights and strategies to help small and medium-sized businesses navigate trade disruptions and build resilience.

The discussion will feature:

  • Insights on advocacy and the impacts of U.S. tariffs
  • Optimizing your current operations and leveraging your “Made in Canada” brand
  • Strategies for market diversification
  • Resources for freeing up working capital

About the Ontario Business and Trade Leadership Coalition

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has established the Ontario Business & Trade Leadership Coalition to tackle the challenges posed by rising international protectionism and the threat of U.S. tariffs. Representing leaders from Ontario’s most trade-dependent sectors, the OBTLC is committed to championing innovative, business-driven solutions, advocating

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