The Canadian federal government is establishing a new strategic exports office designed to help domestic businesses secure lucrative foreign contracts and reduce reliance on the United States market.
The initiative comes as Ottawa seeks to better coordinate trade efforts across government agencies in response to escalating trade tensions with Washington.
The move follows a recent escalation in which U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff threats targeting Canadian imports.
These proposed measures mark a distinct shift in the trade dispute, extending beyond traditional economic metrics to include environmental grievances.
The strategic exports office aims to provide a centralized mechanism for Canadian firms to navigate this increasingly complex trade environment and identify alternative markets.
This development represents a significant policy response to the ongoing trade friction between the two nations.