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Tariff Business Impact Survey
Thank you to WESTERN ONTARIO WARDENS CAUCUS (WOWC) for drafting this survey.
1.
What is the size of your business?
Small (1 - 10 employees)
Medium (11 - 50 employees)
Large (50+ employees)
2.
What sector does your business operate in?
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Tourism/Hospitality
Other (please specify)
3.
Please describe the primary nature of your business. What goods and/or services do you produce, manufacture, sell?
4.
What percentage of your business revenue is dependent on US trade?
Less than 10%
10 - 25%
26 - 50%
More than 50%
5.
How have the announced U.S. tariffs impacted your business operations? (Check all that apply)
Increased costs of imported goods/materials
Reduced demand for exports
Job reductions or hiring freezes
Other (please specify)
6.
Have you considered or taken any actions in response to tariffs? (Check all that apply)
Sourcing from alternative markets
Price adjustments
Workforce reductions
Seeking government support
No actions taken yet
7.
What type of government support would be most beneficial? (Check all that apply)
Direct financial assistance
Tax relief measures
Increased trade negotiaions
Other (please specify)
8.
Have you experienced supply chain disruptions due to tariffs?
Yes, significantly
Yes, but manageable
No impact
Not yet, but anticipate them
9.
What long-term strategies are you considering to mitigate tariff impacts? (Check all that apply)
Expanding into new markets
Diversifying product offerings
Advocacy and policy development
Other (please specify)
10.
What kind of support from Bruce County would be most helpful to you? (Check all that apply)
Business grants or funding opportunities
Marketing and trade promotion assistance
Networking and partnership development
Training and workforce development programs
Other (please specify)
11.
Are there specific Bruce County let initiatives that would help your business navigate tariff related challenges?
Yes
No
12.
Please specify
13.
How can Bruce County better communicate available resources and support to your business? (Check all that apply)
Email newsletters
Workshops or information sessions
Online resource portal
Direct outreach from county representatives
Other (please specify)
14.
Please share any additional comments or concerns about tariffs and their impact on your business.
Want to connect and discuss further? Reach us at info@businesstobruce.com or call us at 1-800-268-3838.
