Tariff Impact Survey
As Canada and the U.S. navigate a period of increasing trade uncertainty, the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce is gathering feedback on the impacts of tariffs, federal countermeasures, and related support measures. Your input will help guide Chamber advocacy efforts and ensure the voice of Windsor-Essex businesses is represented at all levels of government.
Responses accepted until Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at 9:00PM.
What industry best describes your organization?
Manufacturing
Automotive
Agriculture/Food Processing
Transportation & Logistics
Retail
Construction
Professional Services
Technology
Tourism/Hospitality
Non-Profit
Other
How many employees does your organization have?
1-9
10-49
50-99
100-249
250+
Does your organization do business with customers, suppliers, or partners in the United States?
Yes
No
Does your organization:
Export to the U.S.
Import from the U.S.
Both
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Tariff Impact
Has your organization been affected by recent U.S. tariffs or trade restrictions?
Significantly affected
Moderately affected
Slightly affected
Not affected
Unsure
Which areas of your business have been impacted? (Select all that apply)
Increased operating costs
Reduced sales/orders
Supply chain disruptions
Delayed investments
Reduced competitiveness
Higher customer prices
Cash flow concerns
Workforce challenges
Purchasing costs
Capital Investment
No impact
Other
Have tariffs or trade uncertainty affected planned investments or expansion projects?
Delayed investments
Cancelled investments
Reduced investments
No impact
Increased investments
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Business Outlook
Over the next 12 months, do you expect business conditions to:
Improve significantly
Improve somewhat
Remain stable
Worsen somewhat
Worsen significantly
Have tariff-related concerns affected your hiring plans?
Reduced hiring
Hiring freeze
Layoffs/reductions
No impact
Increased hiring
Unsure
What actions is your business considering in response to tariffs? (Select all that apply)
Raising prices
Diversifying markets outside the U.S.
Sourcing from alternative suppliers
Reducing costs
Delaying growth plans
Maintaining current operations
Other
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Federal Countermeasures & Support Programs
On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced new counter-tariffs on select U.S. goods and a $7.5 billion support package for Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. The following questions seek your feedback on these measures and their potential impact on your organization.
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What best reflects your view of Canada's counter-tariff strategy?
Necessary to protect Canadian industries
Necessary, but should be temporary
May increase costs for Canadian businesses and consumers
Will have little impact
Unsure
Which federal support measures would be most valuable to your business? (Select up to 3)
Liquidity financing
Workforce retention
Capital investment support
Export diversification
Supply chain diversification
None of the above
Other (please specify)
If you selected other, please specify.
What should be the federal government's top priority in responding to the ongoing trade dispute?
Negotiate a trade agreement as quickly as possible
Increase support for affected businesses
Expand Buy Canadian initiatives
Diversify export markets
Maintain or expand counter-tariffs
Invest in domestic manufacturing and supply chains
Unsure
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Advocacy Priorities
How confident are you that your organization can successfully adapt if current trade tensions continue through 2027?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Not very confident
Not confident at all
Please explain why you support or oppose Canada's countermeasures and how they may affect your business.
What is the single most important action governments can take right now to support your business?
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