The impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian construction industry

Osler’s International Trade and Construction and Infrastructure groups explored the implications of the recently announced U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports, including steel, aluminum, and other construction materials. Osler’s legal experts discussed the impact of Canadian retaliatory tariffs and other retaliatory measures on the construction industry, including:

•  the cost impact of tariffs on construction contracts

•  Canadian response: impact on procurement models, supply chain and costs

•  compensation mechanisms and potential entitlement under the construction contract

•  strategic approaches to mitigate financial and operational risks.