Impact Live - Trade on trial: What’s at stake for Canadian business

On March 5, 2025, after months of warnings, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods – escalating tensions into a full-blown trade war. The move sent shockwaves across Canada, raising alarms over job losses, economic instability, and the nation's deep dependence on its largest trading partner.

But beyond the headlines, what does this mean for Canadian businesses? And how can leaders navigate the uncertainty ahead?

These pressing questions took center stage at Impact Live - Trade on trial: What’s at stake for Canadian business, where Ivey experts unpacked the current and far-reaching implications of this historic shift. Moderated by Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw, the discussion featured insights from Ivey faculty Mary Crossan, Romel Mostafa, and Andreas Schotter – offering leaders clarity and a roadmap for resilience in the face of uncertainty and disruption.