Industry impact analysis.
Tariff and trade risk assessment across Canadian industries. Each profile includes impact scoring, GDP contribution, supply chain exposure, and strategic mitigation strategies for businesses and policymakers.
↓ Download CSVAgriculture
6 industries · avg impact 49/100Grain & Cereal Crops
Livestock & Beef Production
Dairy Industry
Fruits & Vegetables Production
Canola & Oilseed Production
Maple Products & Specialty Agriculture
Energy
6 industries · avg impact 53/100Oil Sands & Heavy Crude Production
Natural Gas Production & Export
Electricity & Hydropower
Uranium Mining & Nuclear Energy
Petroleum Refining
Renewable Energy
Forestry & Fishing
3 industries · avg impact 58/100Softwood Lumber
Commercial Fishing
Aquaculture
Manufacturing
12 industries · avg impact 61/100Automotive Manufacturing
Aerospace Manufacturing
Steel & Aluminum Production
Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery & Equipment
Electronics Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Food & Beverage Processing
Wood Products Manufacturing
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Mining & Resources
5 industries · avg impact 23/100Potash Mining
Gold Mining
Nickel & Cobalt Mining
Copper Mining
Diamond Mining
Services
3 industries · avg impact 37/100Financial Services
Logistics & Cross-Border Transportation
Engineering & Consulting Services
Technology
5 industries · avg impact 24/100Software & SaaS
Telecommunications Equipment
AI & Machine Learning
Semiconductor Design
Cybersecurity
Frequently asked questions
Which Canadian industries are most exposed to US tariffs?
Automotive manufacturing, energy (oil and gas), agriculture, and forestry products face the highest exposure due to deep cross-border supply chain integration. These sectors depend heavily on the US market and operate on margins that are particularly sensitive to tariff-driven cost increases.
How is tariff impact score calculated?
The tariff impact score (0-100) combines trade volume exposure, current and projected tariff rates, supply chain substitutability, and sector-specific margin sensitivity. Higher scores indicate industries where tariff changes produce disproportionate operational and financial disruption.
What is the difference between export-heavy and import-heavy industries?
Export-heavy industries send more goods to foreign markets than they import — tariffs abroad reduce their competitiveness. Import-heavy industries depend on foreign inputs — tariffs at home raise their production costs. Balanced industries face exposure in both directions simultaneously.
How does CUSMA protect Canadian industries?
CUSMA provides duty-free or preferential access for qualifying goods, protecting integrated supply chains in automotive, agriculture, and energy. However, protection is contingent on meeting rules of origin requirements, and sectors outside the agreement's scope remain fully exposed to MFN tariff rates.
What mitigation strategies are available for tariff-exposed industries?
Common strategies include supply chain diversification to reduce single-market dependency, tariff engineering through product reclassification, leveraging trade agreement preferences, market diversification toward CPTPP and CETA partners, and operational restructuring to shift value-added activities across jurisdictions.
How are NAICS codes used in industry classification?
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) provides a standardized framework for categorizing economic activity across Canada, the US, and Mexico. NAICS codes enable consistent measurement of trade flows, GDP contribution, and tariff exposure at the industry level.
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