A looming threat hangs over Canadian businesses as new U.S. tariffs under Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act loom, with no Canada-U.S. deal in place. CBC photographer Evan Mitsui visited multiple industries to document the potential impact as negotiators race to finalize a pact before deadlines.
The coverage centers on companies connected to cross-border trade, particularly those serving U.S. demand. The depicted scenes come from Ontario’s greenhouses, where workers handle orchids and other crops prepared for shipment. The accompanying imagery and descriptions illustrate the day-to-day operations at these facilities and the potential consequences if tariffs disrupt trade flows.
The reporting underscores the timing of the negotiations and the sense of urgency among business owners who rely on access to the U.S. market. In the photographs and captions, workers and managers are shown actively engaged in production and distribution tasks, highlighting the scale of operations that could be affected by tariff changes.
While the article focuses on the perspective of Canadian firms facing policy shifts, it does not specify individual company names, tariff rates, or exact financial figures within the text provided. It also does not detail particular sectors beyond the general note of industries tied to U.S. demand and cross-border commerce. The piece emphasizes the potential existential threat posed by tariffs if a deal remains unresolved as deadlines approach.
