Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Survey on US Tariffs
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1.
Name of individual completing this form:
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What is your email address? *By providing my email, I understand that MRCC may contact me in the future.
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What is your business name?
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What is your business sector?
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Agriculture and/or Fishing
Forestry, Logging and/or Support Activities
Construction
Industrial Manufacturing
Food Processing and/or Production (Ingredients, Finished Products)
Mining, Oil, and/or Gas Extraction
Transportation and/or Warehousing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Accommodation and/or Food Services
Business, Building, and/or Other Support Services
Finance, Insurance, and/or Real Estate
Health Care and/or Social Assistance
Information, Culture, and/or Recreation
Professional, Scientific, and/or Technical Services
Other (please specify)
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Which City does your business primarily operate in? Please select all that apply.
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Mission
Abbotsford
Chilliwack
Langley
Maple Ridge
Other (please specify)
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Is your business B2B or B2C?
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B2B (Business to Business)
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Both
Other (please specify)
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How would you characterize your organization's current level of preparedness for potential increases in tariffs?
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Fully prepared with comprehensive contingency plans
Partially prepared with initial strategic discussions
Minimal preparation, monitoring the situation
No specific preparations at this time
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If significant tariffs are implemented, which of the following strategic actions are you most likely to consider?
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Restructuring existing international procurement contracts
Absorbing potential cost increases internally
Diversifying international supplier base
Exploring domestic manufacturing or sourcing alternatives
Implementing price adjustment strategies (increases to USA Customers)
Shift operations to the U.S. in order to minimize tariff impacts
Other (please specify)
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Assuming new tariff policies are announced, within what timeframe would your organization expect to implement significant strategic adjustments?
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Immediate (within 30 days)
1 - 3 months
4 - 6 months
7 - 12 months
Unsure
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Do you sell to the United States currently and if so, what approximate % of your sales are to the US?
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100% to the US
80-100%
50-80%
30-50%
1-30%
We do not sell to the US
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How would a 25% US tariff on Canadian imports potentially affect your business's ability to export to the United States?
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Severe impact
Moderate impact
Minor impact
No impact
Too soon to say
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Please describe how a 25% US tariff could potentially impact your operations.
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Please describe how a 25% US tariff could potentially impact your revenue.
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Would your business consider shifting operations, sourcing, or production to mitigate the impact of US tariffs?
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Yes, we are already considering it
Yes, but it would require time
No, not feasible for our business
No, not considering
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What potential impact could the tariff have on your company’s workforce in BC? Please select all that would apply.
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Reduction in employee hours
Job losses
Workforce relocation to the US
Reduced opportunity to create new jobs
Other (please specify)
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Do you support a strategy of retaliatory tariffs?
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Yes
No
Unsure
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What resources or support would your business need from the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce or the government to mitigate the potential impact of US tariffs?
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What specific actions would you like to see from the federal or provincial government in response to US tariffs?
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Are there any other impacts or points you'd like to share with us?
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Are there any anecdotes/comments you can share from your American customers?