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GCACC - U.S. Tariff Impact Survey

Help us understand how the current U.S. Section 338 tariffs — and Canada's retaliatory measures — are affecting your business, so we can advocate for the right supports at the provincial and federal level.
This survey takes about 5 minutes. Responses will be used in aggregate to inform advocacy with the provincial and federal governments; individual responses will not be shared without your permission. Deadline to respond: Friday, August 28th at midnight.
A. About Your Business
1.Business name (optional):
2.Sector / industry:
3.Number of employees:
B. Your Exposure to U.S. Tariffs
4.Approximately what share of your sales go to the United States?
5.Have you confirmed whether your product's HTS classification falls under one of the three Section 338 tariff lists (dairy, alcohol, or the "motor vehicles" list covering textiles, furniture, wood products, agricultural goods, etc.)?
6.Do you import goods or inputs FROM the United States (packaging, equipment, ingredients, machinery, etc.) that may now be subject to Canada's retaliatory tariffs starting September 8?
7.If yes, how hard do you anticipate it will be to find new supply chains not affected by the tariffs?
8.How would you rate the overall impact of the current tariff situation on your business?
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C. Observed and Anticipated Effects
9.Which of the following have you already experienced or expect in the next 3 months? (check all that apply)
10.If you've had to make workforce changes (layoffs, reduced hours, hiring freeze), please describe:
D. What Support Would Help
11.May we contact you directly for more detail or to feature your story (anonymously or by name) in our advocacy work?
12.Which forms of government support would be most valuable to your business right now? (check up to 3)
13.Are you aware of, or have you applied to, existing supports such as ACOA's Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) or Innovation PEI's export/market diversification programs?
14.If you haven't applied, what's the main barrier?
15.Anything else you'd like the Chamber to raise with the provincial or federal government on your behalf?
E. Follow-Up
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input directly shapes what the Chamber advocates for on your behalf.
16.Are you a member of a Chamber of Commerce?
17.If yes, which Chamber?