Inside Track: Beating the Clock on the Eve of a Trade War

The United States’ decision to instigate trade wars with multiple countries, including Canada, has left many businesses scrambling to avoid undue harm to their operations and bottom line. 

Canaan is committed to supporting its clients in navigating this volatility. Here’s one example of how our freight forwarding expertise has been able to help:

One of our clients reached out to us with the urgent need to ship a 300,000 USD consignment from Alberta to Idaho before the 25% tariff was implemented on March 4. The cost of not making the deadline was around $75,000 to the client. 

With many other companies facing the same predicament, having access to a reliable transportation network was critical. We had a trusted driver that we have an established relationship with who was willing to take on the job for us on short notice. 

Additionally, any delay in customs clearance could have resulted in the shipment crossing the border past the deadline. Our coordination and expertise ensured prompt, smooth customs clearance amid high volume at the border.

The result of our coordination: the shipment crossed the border with plenty of time to spare before the midnight deadline, avoiding any additional duties for our client. A reason to celebrate amidst a stressful time for many businesses!

If you need support in trying to minimize damage to your company during this time of political upheaval, please reach out to us. Our customs experts can help you verify the most current situation with regard to tariffs and our transportation experts will ensure your shipments make it to their destination as efficiently as possible even, and especially, during the busiest times. Reach out at sales@canaangroup.ca. We’re a Canadian company proudly supporting local businesses.