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Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains around flexibility, diversification, and resilience as tariffs, geopolitical tensions, labour disruptions, and changing consumer expectations make volatility a permanent operating condition.

Canadian retailers faced rising compliance costs, trade uncertainty, retail crime, labour challenges, and growing regulatory scrutiny in Q2 2026 as policymakers grappled with affordability and competition concerns.

The roadshow series will convene business leaders, government representatives, and industry stakeholders to explore how Canadian companies can expand into the Chinese market.

Approximately one-third of small Canadian exporters faced tariffs on goods that did not qualify for the CUSMA exemption.

Three-quarters (75%) of small businesses say the tariff fight has strained their relationships with U.S. partners or clients, up sharply from 49% in March 2025.

Donald Trump’s trade pressure exposes the political power, opacity, and affordability challenges embedded in Canada’s dairy supply management system.

Canadians plan to buy local amid trade tensions, while businesses face soft demand, muted hiring, and inflation concerns, says the Bank of Canada.

A significant majority believe that high taxes and retaliatory tariffs are directly contributing to the rising cost of living.

Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $3.1 billion in January to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February