TECHNATION’s Response to U.S. Tariffs: A Call for Stability and Smart Trade Policies

The U.S. decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports is a disruptive move that threatens one of the most productive and integrated economic relationships in the world. At a time when businesses need certainty to drive innovation and investment, these tariffs introduce volatility that will hurt companies, workers and consumers on both sides of the border. Rather than enhancing economic security, this decision weakens the integrated supply chains and business relationships that have made North America a global technology leader.

The technology sector thrives on stability, open markets and seamless collaboration. Many of TECHNATION’s members operate across borders, and these tariffs will drive up costs, disrupt operations, limit innovation and economic growth and put North American companies at a disadvantage globally. This is not just a trade dispute; it’s a direct challenge to the competitiveness of the entire North American innovation economy.

TECHNATION represents a unique segment of the economy—one that includes companies headquartered in Canada and the U.S. that depend on an open, rules-based trading system to fuel growth. Trade barriers do not create economic strength—they weaken it. Instead of implementing – or escalating – restrictions, we urge policymakers to focus on reinforcing North America’s role as a global leader in technology and innovation.

This is a defining moment. TECHNATION will continue to advocate for our members and advance pragmatic, forward-looking trade policies that support economic growth, stability, and investment.

For more information, contact:

Justine Kintanar
jkintanar@technationcanada.ca
647-242-8154