On September 8, the Government of Canada introduced new counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. imports—including products and equipment used by tourism businesses.
A cost increase felt across Canada can land especially hard in the Yukon, where shipping, construction and operating costs are already high. Operators may face added costs for food-service and accommodation equipment, recreational equipment, building materials, renovations and facility maintenance.
These pressures can make it harder for tourism businesses to invest, grow and remain competitive. That is why we need to understand what is happening here in the Yukon. Are the tariffs affecting your costs, purchasing plans or decisions to invest in your business and visitor experience?
Share your experience with TIA Yukon. We will bring Yukon examples to the national stage through our work with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
Trade and diplomatic relations will affect tourism—but you can’t put a tariff on the experiences created and delivered here in Canada. Tourism supports Canadian businesses, jobs and communities, and contributes directly to a stronger, more competitive country.
This is an important moment for our industry to speak with one voice: Tourism Builds Canada.
