Tariffs and trade: Canada-U.S. brief
Tariffs and trade
Torys’ Canadian and New York offices will be providing regular briefs on the legal ramifications of the tariffs and other cross-border policy developments on the horizon.
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Developing topics
Brief
Future of tariffs uncertain as U.S. court considers appeal
With the U.S. Court of International Trade striking down President Trump's tariffs, the current stay on the ruling leaves the future of many of the recently imposed tariffs hanging in the balance. Our New York office explains the latest.
30 mai 2025
Balado
Q&A with Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul
In this wide-ranging discussion, Verheul outlines key considerations for Canada as changing trade relations bring challenge and opportunity.
15 mai 2025
Brief
U.S. domestic legal challenges to tariffs: state of play
Amid a turbulent international trade environment, a range of U.S. domestic litigation has commenced against U.S. tariffs. Our New York office gives us their analysis.
1 mai 2025
Brief
Digital infrastructure and data sovereignty as national priority projects
A new focus is emerging from governments and industry on ensuring Canada keeps pace with digital infrastructure—with investment opportunities across a variety of asset classes.
17 avr. 2025
Revue trimestrielle
C’est le moment de voir grand : accélération des projets de priorité nationale
Le moment est venu de voir grand en accélérant les projets de priorité nationale. Notre équipe multidisciplinaire analyse les mesures que pourraient prendre les gouvernements, les entreprises et l’industrie du Canada.
24 mars 2025
Brief
Use the force (majeure)? Considering the application of force majeure clauses to tariffs
Will force majeure provisions in contracts be sufficient for businesses to not perform contract obligations that are impacted by tariffs? Our cross-border team examines recent case law.
26 févr. 2025
Recent
- April 29, 20252025 federal election in review
- April 11, 2025Ontario restricts U.S. access to government procurement
- April 2, 2025President Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariffs exempt Canada
- March 28, 2025President Trump’s tariffs: The value of releases in restructuring scenarios
- March 18, 2025Tariff round-up: Where we are and where we may be headed
- March 17, 2025Breaking down the barriers to interprovincial provision of financial services
- March 10, 2025Canada’s regulatory regime does not disadvantage U.S. banks
- March 5, 2025Trump challenges foreign regulation and taxation of the digital economy
- March 5, 2025Canada adds economic security assessments to foreign investment review policy
- February 28, 2025Trump tariffs and foreign policy: a crossroads for critical minerals supply chains
Key insights
Brief
Canada takes on internal trade barriers
Canada is ramping up efforts to ease barriers to interprovincial trade to spur economic growth in the face of proposed tariffs.
6 févr. 2025
Brief
“Team Canada”: Takeaways from Canada-U.S. Economic Summit
Stakeholders across the country came together to address the threat of tariffs and how to cultivate Canada’s economy in the long term. Read our analysis.
7 févr. 2025
Publication
Trump tariffs: tools for Canadian companies to weather distress
While it remains to be seen how President-elect Trump’s statement that he will impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the U.S. from Canada will be realized, Canadian businesses should start preparing now.
26 nov. 2024
Previously distributed
In January shortly after inauguration, President Trump issued his far-reaching “America First Trade Policy” mandating a comprehensive review of U.S. trade relationships, with specific focus on Canada, Mexico, and China. Below is further commentary covering a wide range of issues resulting from this and other executive orders and policy announcements.