'Can't just flip a switch': Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

Estonian companies are suffering from the tariffs imposed by the US through supply chains that are now disrupted worldwide, said economist Raivo Vare.

'Can't just flip a switch': Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

By Christopher Reynolds

‘Can’t Just Flip a Switch’: Rerouting Supply Chains Amid Tariffs Poses Major Hurdles

The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in response to American tariffs is a fantasy, experts say. With 25 percent duties levied on some Canadian goods and the possibility of more tariffs to come, businesses north of the border are looking elsewhere to source their material and sell their products. But companies caught up in tightly braided supply channels after decades of trade pacts and sector specialization may quic…

Canadian companies facing supply-chain challenges in wake of U.S. tariffs - MoneySense

The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in response to American tariffs is a fantasy, experts say. With 25% duties levied on some Canadian goods, auto-sector-specific measures and the possibility of more tariffs to come, businesses north of the border are looking elsewhere to source their material and sell their products. But companies caught up in tightly braided supply channels after decades of free-trade pacts and s…