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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. 

STAY UP TO DATE

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 

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. 

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.  

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