2025 U.S. Tariff Survey for B.C. Businesses

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President Trump has proposed a 25% on all Canadian imports, a move that would be damaging for the Canadian and provincial economy. The B.C. government estimates that in President Trump’s tariffs scenario, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $69 billion in economic activity between 2025 and 2028.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade wants to hear from you about how these tariffs will impact your business. While it may be difficult to determine the exact impacts, we welcome any stories, concerns or suggestions for how B.C. can prepare for these tariffs. Please fill out the survey below to let us know.

If you would like to connect with a member of our policy team directly, please contact advocacy@boardoftrade.com.

Name of individual completing this form:

What is your e-mail address?

*By providing my email, I understand GVBOT may contact me in the future.

What is your company name?

What is your company's sector?

What region does your company primarily operate in? Please select all that apply.

Vancouver Island/Coast

Mainland/Southwest

Thompson-Okanagan

Kootenay

Cariboo

North Coast

Nechako

Northeast

Outside of B.C.

Is your company B2B or B2C?

B2B

B2C

Both

Other:

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How would you characterize your organization's current level of preparedness for potential increases in tariffs?

Fully prepared with comprehensive contingency plans

Partially prepared with initial strategic discussions

Minimal preparation, monitoring the situation

No specific preparations at this time

Clear selection

If significant tariffs are implemented, which of the following strategic actions are you most likely to consider?

Restructuring existing international procurement contracts

Absorbing potential cost increases internally

Diversifying international supplier base

Exploring domestic manufacturing or sourcing alternatives

Implementing price adjustment strategies (increases to USA Customers)

Shift operations to the U.S. in order to minimize tariff impacts

Clear selection

Assuming new tariff policies are announced, within what timeframe would your organization expect to implement significant strategic adjustments?

Immediate (within 30 days)

1 - 3 months

4 - 6 months

7 - 12 months

Unsure

Clear selection

Do you sell to the United States currently and if so, what % of your sales are to the U.S.?

100% to the U.S.

80-100%

50-80%

30-50%

1-30%

We do not sell to the U.S.

Clear selection

How would a 25% U.S. tariff on Canadian imports affect your business's ability to export to the United States?

Severe impact

Moderate impact

Minor impact

No impact

Too soon to say

Clear selection

Please describe how the 25% U.S. tariffs would impact your operations.

Please describe how the 25% U.S. tariffs would impact your revenue.

Would your business consider shifting operations, sourcing, or production to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs?

Yes, we are already considering it

Yes, but it would require time

No, not feasible for our business

No, not considering.

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What impact would the tariff have on your company’s workforce in B.C.? Please select all that would apply.

Reduction in employee hours

Job losesses

Workforce relocation to U.S.

Reduced opportunity to create new jobs

Other:

Do you support a strategy of retaliatory tariffs?

Yes

Unsure

Clear selection

What resources or support would your business need from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade or the government to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs?

What specific actions would you like to see from the federal or provincial government in response to U.S. tariffs?

Are there any other impacts or points you'd like to share with us?

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