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Mitigating the Impact of US Tariffs on BC Business

2026 US Tariffs Survey

Trade talks between Canada and the US broke down on August 21, 2026, and 50% tariffs are now in effect on roughly $27 billion CAD of Canadian goods, with 14% of BC exports to the US now affected, higher than any other province in Canada.

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect September 8, and we're working now to make sure our members' voices help shape what supports come into play. We are aligning with the BC and Canadian Chambers to magnify your voice. We want to collect real stories for government and bring willing businesses into conversations.

If your business is losing US customers or faces rising input costs, let us know in the survey above. Every hand raised strengthens the case for supports. What you share helps the Mission Chamber collect real stories to put in front of government as supports are shaped, and to bring willing businesses into roundtables as those come together.

This moment presents an opportunity that we hope our provincial and federal governments will rise to. As a country, we must continue reducing interprovincial trade barriers, investing in transportation and trade infrastructure, strengthening domestic supply chains, and supporting businesses as they diversify into new markets. We should be using this challenge as a catalyst to build a stronger, more competitive, and more self-reliant Canadian economy.

"No one wanted to see more tariffs imposed, and we know businesses in Mission will feel the impact," said Miriam Bozman, CEO of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. "Mission's economy is very closely tied to cross-border trade through forestry and wood products, manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture, and the many small businesses that both rely on and support these sectors. Increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and market uncertainty significantly affect business planning and growth across our community.

The Mission Chamber will continue working with our provincial and national networks to ensure governments understand these impacts and provide meaningful support in a timely manner. Mission businesses have consistently shown resilience and adaptability, and with the right policy environment, they will continue to do so."

Three things you can do today

1) Tell us how your business is being affected. If you are losing US customers, facing higher input costs, seeing orders disrupted or changing investment or hiring decisions, please take two minutes to complete the Chamber’s business impact survey (same as above).

2) Share how we can help. Tell us what you need. Pooling what we're hearing from you and across BC will make both our cases to government stronger, so let’s build together.

3) Share your expertise and support. Many of you trade in finance, logistics, legal, accounting, and market development, which is exactly what affected businesses need right now. We're reshaping fall programming to support small and medium businesses through this disruption and are looking for input from you to help us to do that. Email us at ceo@missionchamber.bc.ca.

What are we doing?
  • We created a survey to hear from you on how these tariffs will impact your business.
  • We've collected a list of resources below to help businesses prepare and respond to these tariffs, while also mitigating their impact.
  • We're developing fall programming locally and in partnership with the BC Chamber to provide opportunities for conversations with decision-makers and local impact mitigation.
  • Contact us directly by calling, emailing, or submitting your concern to our Advocacy Committee here.

 

PROGRAMS TO HELP BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY TARIFFS:

RESOURCES