Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
Exports & Trade
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Working to break down barriers of trade
Our expertise in the area of trade and exports allows CME to offer a wide range of solutions to help manufacturers develop new markets and overcome importing and exporting challenges. Notably, CME played a key role in advising the government throughout the Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) ratification.
CME also works with governments to ensure that SMEs can benefit from trade agreements by improving access to market intelligence; creating better export-readiness programs; and simplifying government supports.
U.S. Tariff Implementation
Canada and the U.S. share an integrated manufacturing sector that has been built up over decades supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the border. At a time of global economic uncertainty, our two countries should be working together to strengthen North American industry – not implementing measures that will hurt businesses, workers, and consumers in both nations.
CME has called on federal government to act swiftly to protect jobs and provide relief to manufacturers most affected by these tariffs. We cannot afford to let these punitive measures weaken Canada’s industrial base.