Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) Infographic
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative - Long description
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses respond to trade disruptions
What is RTRI?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by tariffs adapt to international trade disruptions.
In Atlantic Canada, ACOA is delivering $110 million to help SMEs
Boost productivity & improve efficiency
Expand export markets
Strengthen supply chains
Grow trade within Canada
Who Can Apply & How?
You may qualify if you are:
- A SME
- An Indigenous-led enterprise
- A non-profit supporting SMEs
To Apply:
- Contact your ACOA program officer or call 1-888-576-4444
- Submit your Application for Financial Assistance
Eligible Activities
Projects that:
- Invest in digitization, automation, and technology
- Expand into new markets
- Strengthen domestic and global supply chains
- Reshore production, R&D, and talent
Funding Terms:
- Projects of various sizes — from tech upgrades to major expansions
- Costs retroactive to March 21, 2025
How it Fits
RTRI works alongside:
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) financing
Example Projects
A biotech firm expanding into new markets
A steel processor affected by tariffs automating to boost productivity
A non-profit helping SMEs diversify trade
Information current as of May 11, 2026.