Tariff support for Canadian exporters: EDC Trade Impact Program

Need help managing the impact of tariffs and ongoing market uncertainty?

The Export Development Canada (EDC) Trade Impact Program gives eligible Canadian exporters and their suppliers access to expanded financing, working capital support, trade credit insurance and foreign exchange solutions. EDC has allocated $5 billion in additional capacity to help businesses navigate tariffs, trade uncertainty and changing market conditions.

Tariff support for Canadian companies

Across all sectors, Canadian companies are facing increased challenges and costs due to today’s unpredictable trade environment.

In March 2025, EDC launched the $5-billion Trade Impact Program (TIP) for exporters affected by tariffs. Since then, we’ve deployed $2.1 billion in support to approximately 800 Canadian companies facing tariffs, shifting global trade dynamics and ongoing market uncertainty.

The EDC Trade Impact Program enhanced our capacity to support Canadian trade by offering exporters and their suppliers:

• Increased access to working capital
• Longer tenor/amortization for term loans
• Extended pre-shipment coverage for receivables
• Adapted coverage for certain customs obligations

Companies can access EDC’s U.S. market intelligence hub for insights, market information and resources for navigating tariffs.

How does EDC help businesses affected by tariffs?

If tariffs, trade restrictions, or market uncertainty are affecting your business, EDC can help through:

• Working capital support
• Trade credit insurance
• Foreign exchange risk management
• Export financing loans
• Market diversification support

EDC also delivers business support during trade uncertainty through our market intelligence, business connections and webinars. Canadian businesses can connect with an export advisor through EDC’s Export Help Hub to ask questions and explore ways to overcome challenges and accelerate global growth.

Export financing and support for market diversification

Market diversification is an effective way to protect your business from trade volatility over the long term. EDC can help you access the financing and working capital you need to diversify, expand your footprint, or acquire a foreign company. Our flexible financial solutions, market intelligence and international network equip Canadian companies to compete in more global markets and grow with confidence.