Tariff Reaction: CATO Issues Call to Action
In a powerful statement following the United States’ imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods and energy, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has issued a ‘Call to Action,’ urging the industry to “stand up for the tourism...
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Canada responds as U.S. tariffs now in effect
“Let me be unequivocally clear – there is no justification for these actions,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a message to Canadians after the United States moved ahead with its 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per...
Industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ as U.S. tariffs paused for 30 days
Canada’s travel and tourism industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday afternoon as the U.S. agreed to a 30-day pause of the 25 per cent tariffs that were to be imposed on Canada on Feb. 4, 2025. “We are pleased to see a temporary...
Tags: ACTA, Chris Lynes, Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. Tariffs, Wendy Paradis
SMEs facing uncertain times as potential US tariffs loom: Corporate Traveller Canada survey
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – which make up 98% of all businesses and almost 90% of the private workforce in Canada -- are facing uncertainty as potential US tariffs loom. And according to a new survey by Corporate Traveller...
Tags: Chris Lynes, Corporate Traveller Canada, Small and medium enterprises, SMEs, U.S. Tariffs