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Excavators spared as Canadian tariffs target US equipment parts

While the United States is imposing tariffs on complete Canadian-built excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and rollers, Canada's latest counter-tariffs mostly spare American-built earthmoving machines. Instead,...

AEM outlines the state of the equipment industry in Canada heading into 2026

By Bill Tremblay While tariffs continue to generate complications for equipment manufacturers in Canada, new pathways to growth are emerging.  During a virtual roundtable, the Association...

AED applauds Canada’s counter tariff removal

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) are applauding the Canadian government’s decision to remove counter tariffs on goods from the United States that fall under...

Canada seeks input on new tariffs, including heavy equipment

Canada’s federal government is seeking feedback on its next round of tariffs on items from the United States. On March 4, the United States imposed...

CCA responds to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) says it is “disappointed” by United States President Donald Trump’s “short-sighted decision” to trigger a trade war with Canada. On...

AED urges Trump and Trudeau to avoid tariffs

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) are urging United States President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to refrain from implementing tariffs on...

Budget 2019 receives positive reaction from construction sector

Budget 2019 has earned a mainly optimistic reaction from Canada’s construction industry. On March 19, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the last budget before Canada’s next federal election....

Canada considers steel safeguards, announces industry consultations

The government of Canada has announced public consultations with the country’s steel stakeholders as it considers new safeguards on imports of several steel products. Steel...

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