“Buy American” trade dispute
The U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on a number of consumer goods
COVID-19
Ongoing labour shortage issues due to vaccination status, employees getting sick, and strikes
Suez Canal obstruction
A ship became stuck in the Suez Canal for six days, blocking access
Rising cost of transportation
Situation in Ukraine
Ongoing disputes over USMCA
Vaccination policy for the trucking industry
Microchip
shortage
Implementation of USMCA
New product qualification requirements
– Matt Poirier | Director, Trade Policy, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
“Buy
American” trade dispute
The U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on a number of consumer goods
COVID-19
Ongoing labour shortage issues due to vaccination status, employees getting sick, and strikes
Suez Canal obstruction
A ship became stuck in the Suez Canal for six days, blocking access
Rising cost of transportation
Situation in Ukraine
Ongoing disputes over USMCA
Vaccination policy for the trucking industry
Microchip
shortage
Implementation of USMCA
New product qualification requirements
