The Government of Canada provides a number of resources for Canadian companies looking to find out more about the Canada, United States, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) aka, the new NAFTA” and how it will impact their business:
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian businesses expand their reach with programs, services, and an on-the-ground network in more than 160 countries around the world, including 19 offices in the U.S. and Mexico. Contact a trade commissioner” in a regional trade office in Canada or abroad” for expert assistance for all your company’s export needs.
The Can Export SME program provides up to $75,000 to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bring their products and services to new international markets. The program provides expert advice on business, legal, and tax matters, and covers up to 75% of the costs for a variety of export marketing activities:
business travel
market research
trade events
intellectual-property protection
Read CUSMA’s Fact Sheets for specific information for SMEs, customs administration and trade facilitation and temporary entry, as well as trade and Indigenous peoples.
Find practical information related to customs rules and procedures on the Canada Border Services Agency’s CUSMA website.
For specific inquiries regarding the rules of origin, please contact the Tariffs and Goods Market Access.
The Canada Tariff Finder is your tool for finding the tariff rate your company can claim when exporting to the U.S. and Mexico. It is easy to use and you can search the product by keyword or harmonized system (HS) code.
Keep an eye out for trade-focused events and information sessions on CUSMA, both online and in locations across Canada.
If there are questions on the text of the agreement itself, contact the Global Affairs Canada North America Trade Policy team.
For additional details regarding the agreement, visit Canada’s official CUSMA webpage.