OSSGA Tariff Resource Page

 
Navigating tariffs and trade policies is essential for businesses in Ontario’s aggregate industry. Whether you're a supplier, contractor, or industry stakeholder, understanding how tariffs affect materials, transportation, and project costs is critical to staying competitive and compliant.

In creating the OSSGA Tariff Resource Page we want to point you in the right direction by providing information and links on:

Current Tariffs & Trade Policies 

The Canada Tariff Finder enables Canadian businesses to check import or export tariffs for specific goods and markets, with a focus on countries with which Canada has a Free Trade Agreement.

The tool shows the tariff rates generally applicable to all nations. It also shows the preferential rates applicable to Canada when a Free Trade Agreement is in place, including the phasing-out period of such tariffs when applicable.

Industry Insights & Advocacy

NSSGA sends letter to President Trump Urging Consideration of Aggregates Exemption from Potential Tariffs: The NSSGA has formally requested that the aggregates industry be exempted from proposed tariffs, highlighting the potential impact on the sector. Please see the letter here.

Legal Opinions

In the current state of uncertainty surrounding the impact of tariffs imposed and threatened to be imposed by American and Canadian governments it is imperative that industry members consider the mechanisms, or lack thereof, for adjustment in contractors’ compensation contained in various standard form contracts used frequently throughout Canada on construction projects ranging significantly in size, complexity and sector. 

 

Helpful Tools & Resources 

  • ORBA Webinar
    • On April 9th ORBA in collaboration with RAR Litigation is conducting a webinar entitled Never a Dull Moment: Navigating an Uncertain Tariff Environment in the Age of Donald Trump

      As Ontario’s construction industry adapts to the recent changes in the Construction Act, new challenges — including unpredictable tariffs — have emerged. In this session, Rocco Ruso will provide practical strategies to protect your business from future tariff-related losses, outline existing protections, and discuss how the new Construction Act changes can either help or create obstacles.

      Key Takeaways: Steps to protect your business from future tariff fluctuations. Insights into current protections and how they apply to your operations. How the changes to the Construction Act affect the construction industry in light of these challenges.

      Register HERE!