Trade Portal
News and Resources for Business
Canada and the United States share one of the world’s most integrated and mutually dependent trading partnerships. As the future of our trade relationship with the United States becomes increasingly uncertain, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is here for our members and the business community to help you navigate what it all means, find updates and resources, and ask questions or share feedback.
Fast Facts
- Manitoba exports $18 billion worth of goods to the United States every year.
- About 72% of Manitoba’s total exports go to the U.S.
- Two-way trade between Manitoba and the U.S. is valued at approximately $42 billion (exports and imports)
- $3.6 billion in goods crosses the Canada-U.S. border every day, fueling a $1.3 trillion annual trade relationship.
- 63,179 jobs are supported in Manitoba as a result of trade with the U.S.
- 1,756 Manitoba companies currently trade with the United States
MCC News & Updates
Tariffs on Canadian-made goods would be a lose-lose situation, harming workers and businesses on both sides of the border, including here in Manitoba – as well as raising costs for consumers, further compounding affordability problems. Protecting this trade partnership is essential for both countries. At the same time, opportunities to diversify our province’s exports are available and must be explored. As part of Canada, we can leverage 14 trade agreements with over 50 countries around the world, and we are also advocating for changes to internal policies, including reducing inter-provincial trade barriers.
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STAY UP TO DATE
What tariffs could mean for the U.S. economy
RBC | Feb. 5, 2025
Time To Go All-In On Canada
Canadian Chamber of Commerce | Feb. 5, 2025
Campaign to Encourage Manitobans to Buy Local
Province of Manitoba| Feb. 5, 2025
Canadian Chamber Response to 30-Day Tariff Delay
Canadian Chamber of Commerce | Feb. 4, 2025
Premier Wab Kinew meets with Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council ahead of tariffs
Province of Manitoba | Feb. 3, 2025
A U.S.-Canada trade shock now in play: first economic takeaways
RBC | Feb. 2, 2025
Manitoba Government forms U.S. Trade Council to prepare for potential tariffs
Province of Manitoba | Jan. 24, 2025
A playbook for how to measure a tariff shock in Canada
RBC | Jan. 22, 2025
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Updates and insights on Canada-U.S. trade relations from the national voice of business
Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker – Examine the cross-border economic integration and the risks of tariffs with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Trade Tracker tool
Province of Manitoba
Manitoba Tariff Hotline – In response to proposed US tariffs, the Manitoba government is working to safeguard Manitoba jobs and businesses, and working with other provinces, territories and the federal government on a national economic strategy to respond. If you have concerns or questions about how the Manitoba and Canada response could impact you, we’re here to help.
Food Ingredient & Product Directory – This free marketing tool was designed to build awareness for Manitoba food and beverage manufactures’ products, and make it easier for local, domestic and international buyers to source Manitoba food ingredients and products.
Business Development Bank of Canada
Resources and tools to help for Canadian businesses that export to the U.S., or that supply those who do, to mitigate the impacts of a tariff increase
BDC Canada Tariff Finder – Check import or export tariffs for specific goods and markets, with a focus on countries with which Canada has a Free Trade Agreement.
IN THE MEDIA
‘Unified Canada’ must rise up against Trump, end dependency on U.S.: chamber head
Winnipeg Free Press | Feb. 5, 2025
Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve
The Canadian Press | Feb. 3, 2025
One-month pause leaves threat of tariffs hanging over industry leaders, entrepreneurs
Winnipeg Free Press | Feb. 3, 2025
Tariffs to create challenges for Manitoba businesses
CTV | Feb. 3, 2025
‘Shop Canadian’ rallying cry gains strength
Winnipeg Free Press | Jan. 31, 2025
Reacting to Trump’s tariff threats
CTV | Jan. 21, 2025
CONNECT WITH US
How would potential tariffs impact your business? What are your concerns? What support would you like to see?
Share your feedback, questions and ideas with us here, to help the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce support our members and the business community. We can also then share any relevant advice and concerns directly to the Premier’s U.S. Trade Council, of which MCC President & CEO Chuck Davidson is a member.