US EditionFederal Minister in Kelowna to Announce $2.5M to Help BC Companies Navigate Tariffs
BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 16 – The $2.5 million investment will help over 500 B.C. businesses improve export readiness and compliance amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions, supporting local economic resilience, officials said.
- On July 16, 2025, Gregor Robertson announced $2.5 million via PacifiCan to support B.C. businesses amid trade uncertainties.
- Since January 2025, Canada–U.S. trade relations have been marked by mounting tension and rapid developments, with tariffs announced on February 1 and sector-specific duties on March 4.
- Of the investment, $1.2 million went to CFBC’s Export Navigator program, and part of the remaining funds supported workshops connecting firms with customs brokers and lawyers.
- The funding is expected to reduce costs, remove red tape and unlock new market access, and it forms part of the government’s broader trade diversification strategy.
- These milestones set the stage for further trade negotiations, with a July 21 deadline to finalize a broader Canada–U.S. trade deal and an August 21 workshop connecting businesses with trade experts.
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