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Navigating Tariffs: Resources and Support for Local Businesses
Tariffs and changing trade conditions can create new costs, supply chain challenges, and uncertainty for small businesses. For businesses in Northeast B.C., understanding the potential impact and having a plan can make it easier to respond.

If tariffs are affecting your costs, suppliers, customers, or growth plans, start by understanding where your business is exposed. From there, explore available supports and consider what changes could help strengthen your business.

1. Find Out if Your Business Is Affected - Canada Tariff Finder

Check tariff information for products and markets to better understand how importing or exporting may affect your business.

Best for: Businesses reviewing product costs, imports, exports, or potential tariff exposure.

2. Find Funding and Business Supports- Business Benefits Finder

This Government of Canada tool helps businesses identify grants, financing, advisory services, and other programs based on their needs and circumstances.

Best for: Businesses looking for financial assistance or unsure which government programs may apply to them.

3. Explore B.C. Tariff Resources- Government of British Columbia: Tariff Information for Businesses

Find provincial information, updates, resources, and supports designed to help B.C. businesses understand and respond to changing trade conditions.

Best for: Businesses looking for B.C.-specific tariff information and resources.

4. Explore Federal Supports- Government of Canada: Support for Canadian Workers and Employers Affected by U.S. Tariffs

Explore federal measures available to businesses and workers affected by tariffs, including information about financing, workforce, training, and other supports.

Best for: Businesses looking for a broader overview of federal tariff-response programs.

5. Look at New Markets- Trade Commissioner Service: U.S. Tariffs

Reducing reliance on a single market can be one way to build resilience. The Trade Commissioner Service provides market intelligence, advice, programs, and international connections to help Canadian businesses explore new opportunities.

Best for: Businesses considering new markets, exporting, or diversifying their customer base.

Turn Information Into a Plan

Finding resources is only the first step. The bigger question is: What do changing trade conditions mean for your business?

Community Futures Peace Liard can help local entrepreneurs work through that question.

Business coaching can help you review costs and cash flow, assess financing needs, consider changes to suppliers or markets, and identify practical next steps. Financing may also be available to eligible businesses looking to strengthen, adapt, or grow their operations.

Don’t wait for changing costs or trade conditions to catch your business off guard. Connect with Community Futures Peace Liard to discuss your business, explore your options, and build a plan for what comes next.